“Evil Dead” icon Bruce Campbell reveals cancer diagnosis

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Evil Dead actor Bruce Campbell said Monday that he was diagnosed with an incurable, but “treatable” cancer, adding on social media that he is cancelling future fan events to seek treatment.

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“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,” the actor said on social media. “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.

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“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.”

Cult cinema fan favourite

Campbell is a staple on the comic-con circuit and a fan favourite, drawing big crowds for his performances in the cult classic Evil Dead movies and Army of Darkness. He’s also known for the gruelling paces of physical comedy and stunt work he’s been subjected to by starring in the movies of director and longtime friend Sam Raimi.

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The actor later reprised his role as the chainsaw-wielding hero in the series Ash vs. Evil Dead, and cameoed in Raimi’s other films, including the Spider-Man series and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Campbell says he plans to take the summer to get as well as he can, intending to travel to promote his new film Ernie & Emma in the fall.

In the meantime, Campbell told his fans not to worry, he doesn’t plan on taking his leave of them anytime soon.

“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!”

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