Tom Dumont
No Doubt, No Stop Regardless of Parkinson’s
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Tom Dumont has really been residing with early-onset Parkinson’s illness for a number of years now — lengthy earlier than he went public — sources acquainted with the scenario inform TMZ.
We’re advised the No Doubt guitarist already knew about his prognosis throughout some main current appearances — together with No Doubt’s 2024 Coachella set, and the 2025 FireAid LA Profit — and nonetheless delivered.
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The 58-year-old has discovered a rhythm that works … balancing train, correct sleep, and drugs to maintain signs in examine whereas persevering with to carry out at a excessive stage.
We’re advised confidence is excessive throughout the board … Dumont believes he can nonetheless deliver it onstage, and everybody round him feels the identical approach because the band gears up for its Las Vegas residency at Sphere.
He revealed the information of his Parkinson’s in a candid Instagram video over the weekend … saying he’s been impressed by others who’ve shared their well being journeys and hopes talking out will assist increase consciousness and scale back stigma round Parkinson’s.
His bandmates shortly rallied round him, with drummer Adrian Younger calling him a “hero” and bassist Tony Kanal sharing his love and assist.
No Doubt’s 18-show run is about to kick off Might 6 … and all indicators level to Dumont being able to go along with the sequence lasting via June 18.
Dumont has been coping with this behind the scenes for years … and it hasn’t stopped him but!