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No Doubt's Tom Dumont Reveals Parkinson's Diagnosis

Published 13 April 2026

No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont announced on Saturday that he has been living with early-onset Parkinson's disease for several years, sharing the news in a personal video posted to Instagram just weeks before the band's residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas begins.

Dumont, 58, described experiencing symptoms that prompted him to consult a doctor and neurologist, leading to a series of tests and his diagnosis. "I went to my doctor, I went to a neurologist, and I did a whole bunch of tests, and I was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson's disease," he said in the video recorded at his home. The condition, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder with no known cure, affects the central nervous system and can cause tremors, slowed movement, stiffness, balance issues, and other symptoms such as anxiety, depression, or loss of smell. It impacts about one in 500 people, with early-onset cases typically occurring before age 50, though Dumont received his diagnosis later.

"It's been a struggle. It's a struggle every day," Dumont acknowledged, adding that he plans to share more details about the disease in a future video. Despite the challenges, he emphasized his ability to continue...

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