« I’d been sick a couple of weeks ago and went to the hospital and got checked out, » he said at the time.
« I actually got the diagnosis that I have a clear cell renal carcinoma that has metastasized into my lung… and that’s stage four, and that’s not real good. »
The devastating diagnosis led to 3 Doors Down cancelling their upcoming gigs, of which he said ‘we’re sorry for that’.
Arnold concluded the video: “I’d love for you to lift me up in your prayers every chance you get, » adding: « I think it’s time for me to go listen to ‘It’s Not My Time’ a little bit, right? »
Born in 1978, Arnold founded 3 Doors Down in 1996, alongside pals Todd Harrell on bass and lead guitarist Matt Roberts.
The band released their breakout hit ‘Kryptonite’, which a 15-year-old Arnold had written during a high school maths class, which reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2000, as well as being nominated for the Grammy’s Best Rock Song’.
