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No Doubt’s Tom Dumont Reveals Early-Onset Parkinson’s, Confirms He’ll Play Sphere Residency

He shares the diagnosis to help reduce stigma around Parkinson’s.

Overview

  • Dumont, who posted the video Saturday, said years of symptoms and testing with a neurologist led to the early-onset Parkinson’s diagnosis.
  • He affirmed he can still play guitar and plans to perform the band’s Las Vegas Sphere run starting May 6 with multiple dates through mid-June.
  • The guitarist said recent rehearsals and building show visuals have been energizing as No Doubt readies its first extended shows in about 14 years.
  • Bandmates Adrian Young, Tony Kanal and touring member Gabrial McNair voiced public support, and the Michael J. Fox Foundation thanked him for speaking out.
  • Reports note Parkinson’s is a progressive brain disorder with treatments that manage symptoms but no known cure, and Dumont said a follow-up video will detail his symptoms.