Brad Arnold, the frontman of rock band 3 Doors Down, has shared heartbreaking news with fans, telling them he is battling stage 4 kidney cancer in a deeply personal video
Brad Arnold, the lead singer of 3 Doors Down, shared a heartfelt video message with fans, revealing that he has been diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer.
The 45-year-old musician explained that he has clear cell renal carcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of the disease that has spread to his lungs.
In the emotional video, Arnold began by saying, “Hi everybody, it’s Brad, from 3 Doors Down. I hope you’re having a great day today. Um, got some not so good news for you today.” He then recounted how a recent illness led to a hospital visit, where he received the life-altering diagnosis.
“(I was) sick a couple of weeks ago and then I went to the hospital and got checked out; actually got the diagnosis that I had a clear cell renal cell carcinoma, that had metastasized into my lungs,” he shared. “And that’s stage 4, and that’s not real good.”
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Despite the gravity of his condition, Arnold expressed his unwavering faith and calmness, reports the Mirror. “But you know what, we serve a mighty God, and he can overcome anything,” he said.
“So I have no fear; I really sincerely am not scared of it at all.”
As a result of his diagnosis, 3 Doors Down has been forced to cancel their summer tour. “But it is gonna force us to cancel our tour this summer and we’re sorry for that,” Arnold said, offering his sincerest apologies to fans.
The band’s official website now reads a sombre “no upcoming events,” following the announcement.
They were set to perform at several venues, including Daytona International Speedway in Florida this month, Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in New Jersey come July, and an August gig at White River Amphitheatre in Washington.
Arnold made a heartfelt request, asking fans: “I’d love for you to lift me up in prayer any chance you get.”
He concluded his courageous statement by declaring that their track ‘It’s Not My Time’ will be his personal fight song.
“It’s time for me to listen to ‘It’s Not My Time a little bit, right? Thank you guys so much. God loves you, we love you. See ya.”
In a touching caption, Arnold expressed his gratitude: “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!”.
After revealing his heart-wrenching news, Brad’s fans have been pouring out their support. One fan admitted: “I’m sobbing. I’m so sorry. Life is so unfair,” while another shared: “So so so so so sad to hear this. You are so strong my man. You got this.”
Another lamented the cruelty of fate, saying: “It’s an awful world we live in when bad things happen to good people. Sending you so much love Brad,” showing the wave of love and support coming his way.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
