Hayley Williams has spoken out about the death of her former husband, New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert, who died Sunday. In a social media tribute post, the Paramore singer admitted she put a pause on commenting for a few days because she “had not known what to say or if it’s appropriate,” given their estrangement. But Williams said she was ultimately compelled to put her voice forward to honor Gilbert’s impact on the music scene they shared.
\n\nThe marriage between Gilbert and Williams was a short one — they wed in 2016 and divorced the following year — and it did not appear to end altogether amicably. But the couple were together a much long time than the marital record would indicate, with their relationship having begun in 2008,.
\n\nWilliams’ tribute on her Instagram Stories reads:
\n\n“Have not known what to say or if it’s appropriate. But I feel sure now that I want to bc life is made of the paths we cross and the reasons we cross them are infinite.
\n\n“Chad is indeed a legend in the scene and my time connected to him taught me a lot. He introduced me to people that continue to shape…
Original source: https://variety.com/v/tv/