Bruce Campbell, star of Evil Dead, revealed he has been diagnosed with cancer
The 67-year-old actor described the cancer as 'treatable' but not 'curable'
Campbell stated work will take a backseat during his treatment
He referred to himself as a 'tough old son of a bitch' in his announcement
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'Evil Dead' actor Bruce Campbell revealed Monday, March 2, 2026, that he has been diagnosed with cancer, sharing the news with fans through a post on X where he described the condition as 'treatable' but not 'curable.' The 67-year-old actor, famous for his role in the horror franchise and cult classic 'Army of Darkness,' informed followers that while work will have to take a backseat during treatment, he remains optimistic about his health journey. Campbell adopted a characteristic tough-guy persona in his message, referring to the health issue as an 'opportunity' and declaring, 'I'm a tough old son of a bitch' while acknowledging that the diagnosis was 'a shock to me too.' The announcement comes from an actor who has built a career playing resilient characters, most notably the chainsaw-handed Ash Williams in the Evil Dead series, and his fans have responded with an outpouring of support.
Bruce Lorne Campbell (born June 22, 1958) is an American actor and filmmaker. He is best known for his role as Ash Williams in Sam Raimi's Evil Dead horror series, beginning with the short movie Within the Woods (1979). He has also featured in many low-budget cult movies, such as Crimewave (1985), M...
Cancer is a group of diseases involving uncontrolled cell growth resulting in tumors with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. These contrast with benign tumors, which do not spread. Over 100 types of cancers affect humans.
Evil Dead is an American horror media franchise created by Sam Raimi consisting of five feature films and a television series. The series follows various characters as they battle demonic forces unleashed by an ancient book called the Necronomicon Ex-Mortis.
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Mar 2, 2026 5:33pm PT ‘Evil Dead’ Actor Bruce Campbell Says He Has Cancer That’s ‘Treatable’ but Not ‘Curable’: But ‘I’m a Tough Old Son of a Bitch’ By Pat Saperstein Plus Icon Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor @Variety_PatS Latest CNN’s Jake Tapper Breaks News of Paramount Buying Network’s Parent Company WBD Live on Air: ‘It Affects Everybody I’m Looking at Right Now in the Studio’ 4 days ago Ted Sarandos Will Visit White House to Discuss Warner Bros. Deal 5 days ago Martin Short’s Daughter Katherine Short Dies at 42 6 days ago See All “ Evil Dead ” star Bruce Campbell revealed Monday that he has been diagnosed with cancer, but he says that it is “treatable,” if not curable. Campbell said work will have to take a back seat while he’s being treated. The 67-year-old actor posted a message to his fans on X , writing, “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. Related Stories Tilly Norwood Creator Plans ‘Rapid Expansion’ With the ‘Tillyverse,’ Where Norwood and Other AI Actors ‘Will Live, Collaborate and Build Careers'
