Actor Bruce Campbell, best known for his role as “Ash Williams” in the Evil Dead horror series, reveals he has been diagnosed with an incurable form of cancer.
The 67-year-old shared the news in a social media post on March 2, explaining that the cancer, without disclosing exactly which kind, is “treatable” but not “curable.”
“Hi folks, these days, when someone is having a health issue, it’s referred to as an ‘opportunity,’ so let’s go with that—I’m having one of those,” he wrote in a statement on X. “I apologize if that’s a shock—it was to me too.”
“The good news is, I’m not gonna go into any more detail. I’m posting this, because professionally, a few things will have to change—appearances and cons and work in general need to take back seat to treatment.”
Campbell noted the diagnosis has led to the cancellation of scheduled convention appearances and other events. He remains optimistic in his recovery.
“My plan is to get as well as I possibly can over the summer so that I can tour with my new movie Ernie & Emma this fall,” he said of his new indie romantic comedy, which he wrote, directed, and starred in.
“There are several cons this year summer that I have to cancel. Big regrets on my part. Treatment needs and professional obligations don’t always go hand-in-hand.”
The Michigan-born actor rose to fame in 1981 in Sam Raimi’s horror classic “The Evil Dead,” and later starred in the sequels, television series, and video games that followed.
“I’m not trying enlist sympathy—or advice—I just want to get ahead of this information in case false information gets out (which it will),” he added.
Over the years, Campbell cemented his status in the horror genre, combined with humor and action, starring in films such as the “Maniac Cop” series, “Lunatics: A Love Story,” “Moontrap,” and “Mindwarp.”
“Fear not, I am a tough old son-of-a-[expletive] and I have great support, so I expect to be around for a while,” he continued. “As always, you’re the greatest fans in the world and I hope to see you soon!”
With more than 170 credits across film and television combined, Campbell expanded his niche by frequently collaborating on projects with Raimi, which included the original Spider-Man trilogy.
In 2005, he made his directorial debut with “Man with the Screaming Brain” and also took part in voice acting, voicing characters for a number of Disney and Warner Brothers animated series.
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