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evil Dead Star Bruce Campbell revealed that he had been diagnosed with cancer.
“Hi everyone, these days when someone has a health issue it’s called an ‘opportunity’ so let’s just roll with it – I’ve had one too,” Campbell, 67, wrote in a statement shared. byX Monday, March 2nd. “It is also known as a ‘treatable’ rather than ‘curable’ cancer.”
Campbell did not reveal what type of cancer he had, but added that the news of his diagnosis came as a “shock.” He added that he was only sharing his health news because it would affect his upcoming appearances.
“I’m posting this because, professionally, something has to change – appearance, flaws and work in general need to take a backseat and give way to therapy,” he continued. “My plan is to do as much as I can over the summer so I can go on tour this fall with my new movie, Ernie and Emma.”
Campbell stars and directs ernie and emmaand his wife, Ada Gillonserves as producer. The film is a road trip comedy about a widowed pear salesman who embarks on an adventure to scatter his wife’s ashes. “Ernie & Emma” premiered last month in Medford, Oregon, where the project is filmed. The film is expected to be released more widely in the fall.
Campbell also said Monday that he needed to “cancel” upcoming games so he could focus on treatment.
“I’m very sorry about this,” he continued, expressing his disappointment. “Therapeutic needs and professional obligations do not always go hand in hand.”
The actor explained that he wasn’t sharing his diagnosis to “gain sympathy,” but to be someone who shared the truth before “false information” leaked.
“Don’t be scared, I’m a tough old son of a bitch and I have a lot of support so I hope to stick around for a while. As always, you guys are the biggest fans in the world and I hope to see you soon!” he concluded.
Fans responded to Campbell’s message sending well wishes to the actor.
“We all love you, Bruce. Get well soon. We know you will. ❤️,” one user wrote on Twitter, while another responded, “Take it easy, Bruce. We’ll see you when you’re feeling better.”
Another supporter wrote: “You’ve brought countless years of entertainment and pure joy (and terror, haha) to the world of horror, so the least we can do is give you our full support and pray for you. You got it. Do what you have to do!”
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Campbell is best known for playing Ash Williams in the film Ash Williams. Sam Raimiof evil Dead Horror series. He made his debut in 1979 In the woodsfollowed by the 1981 evil dead1987 evil dead 2 and 1992 Army of Darkness. Campbell also reprized his role in the series Ash vs Evil Deadwhich aired on Starz from 2015 to 2018. While Campbell is not starring in the series’ upcoming film, titled evil death burningwhich he did serve as executive producer.
Campbell is also known for his roles in television series. “The Adventures of Little Briscoe County,” “Jack of All Trades,” “Hercules: The Legendary Journeys,” “Xena: Warrior Princess” and burn notice.
also ernie and emmaCampbell has another film in the works called High functionality.
