No Doubt star Tom Dumont reveals shocking health crisis as Las Vegas Residency nears
Tom Dumont, the guitarist of No Doubt, the rock band fronted by Gwen Stefani, is opening up about his recent health diagnosis.
In a video posted on his official Instagram , the 58-year-old musician, shared that, after experiencing symptoms “a number of years ago,” he has been diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s disease.
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that causes issues in movement, with symptoms including tremors, stiffness, slowing of movement and trouble with balance that increases the risk of falls.
“I went to my doctor, I went to a neurologist, and I did a whole bunch of tests,” he said in the video. “It’s been a struggle. It’s a struggle every day.”
“The good news is, I can still play music,” Dumont continued ahead of No Doubt’s upcoming 18-show residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas. “I can still play guitar. I’ve been doing really well.”
Now the musician is completely focused on preparing for the band’s upcoming shows, which will run from May 6 to June 13 and make Gwen Stefani the first female headliner since the venue opened in 2023.
Speaking of the preparations and rehearsals that the band has been doing, Dumont said, “It’s been very fun. Looking through old footage and looking at old photographs and relearning old songs, rehearsing and creating all the video stuff for the screens at the Sphere.”
“It’s kind of made me think about how grateful I am for the life I’ve gotten to lead as a musician all these years. And it’s thanks to our families and our friends and listeners and you and everyone who’s come out to shows over the years,” he added.
Beyond reflecting on the decades he’s gotten to spend doing what he loves, Tom Dumont said he was “inspired” to share his health journey online after seeing so many others do the same.
“I’ve just been very inspired by other people who have come out to talk about their health issues on social media, and that sort of thing,” he said. “I think it helps erase some of the stigma, and it raises awareness obviously. And awareness is really important for prevention and for research.”
