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Travis Barker quits smoking after oesophagus precancer diagnosis

Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker quit smoking after being diagnosed with precancer of the oesophagus.

Nov 13, 2026

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Travis Barker quits smoking after oesophagus precancer diagnosis

Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker quit smoking after being diagnosed with precancer of the oesophagus.

In brief

Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker quit smoking after being diagnosed with precancer of the oesophagus. Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker quit smoking after being diagnosed with precancer of the oesophagus. Originally reported by NME.

Travis Barker's health decision

Travis Barker of Blink-182 live at Reading 2024, photo by Andy Ford

Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker quit smoking after being diagnosed with precancer of the oesophagus.

Barker's health motivation

Barker said he quit smoking because he was diagnosed with precancer of the oesophagus.

Barker's past health struggles

Barker previously quit prescription drugs after a 2008 plane crash and struggled with addiction to painkillers.

Barker's current health focus

Travis Barker of Blink-182 live at Reading 2024, photo by Andy Ford

Barker said he misses smoking but now prioritizes health over smoking habits.

The takeaway

Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker quit smoking after being diagnosed with precancer of the oesophagus.

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