Horror icon Bruce Campbell has revealed that he has been diagnosed with cancer. The Evil Dead star went to social media to announce that has a treatable type of cancer, but specified that it was 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. It’s also called a type of cancer that’s “treatable” not “curable.” 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.
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.
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.
That’s about it. I’m not trying enlist sympathy-or advice-just want to get ahead of this information in case false information gets out (which it will).
Fear not, I am a tough old son-of-a-bitch and I have great support, so I expect to be around a while.
As always, you’re the greatest fans in the world and I hope to see you soon!
Much love,
Bruce Campbell
Campbell has forged a four-decade career as one of pop culture’s most enduring cult icons, breaking out as chainsaw-handed antihero Ash Williams in The Evil Dead and its sequels Evil Dead II and Army of Darkness, collaborations with longtime friend and director Sam Raimi that helped redefine indie horror. He became a reliable Raimi regular with memorable appearances in Darkman and the Spider-Man trilogy, while also toplining genre fare such as Bubba Ho-Tep and My Name Is Bruce, which he also directed. On television, Campbell expanded his reach with leading roles in The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. and Jack of All Trades, a fan-favorite turn as Sam Axe on Burn Notice, and a triumphant return to his signature role in Ash vs Evil Dead. With additional appearances in projects like Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess, as well as voice work in animation and video games, Campbell has parlayed his square-jawed charm and self-aware humor into a uniquely durable career spanning cult cinema, mainstream television, directing, producing, and bestselling memoir writing.
We’ve caught up with Campbell on a couple of occasions, both in his promotion of Ash vs Evil Dead. You can read our interview with him HERE, and you can watch our red carpet interview below.