3 Doors Down Star Announces Stage IV Cancer Diagnosis
A popular U.S. rock star announced on Wednesday afternoon a Stage IV cancer diagnosis.
3 Doors Down has been one of the most popular American rock bands for roughly three decades. The band, which formed in Mississippi in 1996, is known for their top songs like "Kryptonite" and "Here Without You."
Unfortunately, one of the band's longtime members announced a Stage IV cancer diagnosis on Wednesday, May 7, canceling their upcoming tour as a result.
Brad Arnold, 46, announced on social media that he has been diagnosed with Stage IV kidney cancer. The band is canceling their upcoming tour with Creed as a result.
"Hey, everybody, it's Brad from 3 Doors Down. I hope you're having a great day today," Arnold said. "I've got some not-so-good news for you today. So I'd been sick a couple of weeks ago and then went to the hospital and got checked out and had actually got the diagnosis that I had clear cell renal carcinoma that had metastasized into my lung. And it's stage 4, and that's not real good."
Arnold, though, is keeping a good spirit.
"You know what? We serve a mighty God, and he can overcome anything," Arnold said. "So I have no fear. I really, sincerely am not scared of it at all. But it is going to force us to cancel our tour this summer. And we're sorry for that. And I'd love for you to lift me up in prayer every chance you get. And I think it's time for me to maybe go listen to [3 Doors Down's 2008 hit] 'It's Not My Time' a little bit. Thank you guys so much. God loves you, we love you. See ya."
Thank you for all the memories so far. Now, I believe “ITS NOT MY TIME” is really my song. This’ll be a battle so we need our prayers warriors! Thank y’all for being the best fans in the world. We love y’all!
— 3 Doors Down (@3doorsdown) May 7, 2025
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Thoughts and prayers are pouring in for the U.S. rock star across social media.
"I was at your first concert in Raleigh after Krytonite blew up. Since then, I’ve seen y’all three more times. My prayers are with you," one fan wrote.
"Praying for you on your fight. Strength and courage for the days ahead," one fan added.
"When I was diagnosed 13 years ago, I often found myself listening to 'it’s not my time' pre and post trips for treatments and procedures. Sending all my love and prayers at this time. Day by day," one fan added.
Our thoughts are with the U.S. rock star and his friends and family during this difficult time.