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Actor Bruce Campbell says he was diagnosed with a 'treatable' but not 'curable' cancer

Bruce Campbell, 67, announced his cancer is treatable but not curable and will cancel summer conventions to focus on treatment before planning a fall movie tour.

  • Bruce Campbell, the 67-year-old actor known for portraying Ash Williams in the 'Evil Dead' horror series, announced his cancer diagnosis on social media, calling it a "shock" and "treatable" but not "curable".
  • Campbell disclosed that due to his health issue, he would need to take a step back from work and appearances while undergoing treatment, including canceling some events for his new movie 'Ernie & Emma'.
  • Fans expressed support for Campbell, with one wishing him "the swiftest recovery possible", and another saying "Take care of yourself, sir!".
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The actor Bruce Campbell has shared on social networks a statement explaining that he suffers from cancer. Known for starring the cult saga Evil Dead, the 67-year-old interpreter is one of the main faces of series B terror and a film totem for filmography by filmmaker Sam Raimi. But now, as he reports in his open letter to fans and media, Campbell will have to face the disease and abandon most of his future projects. Without wanting in sentiment…

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By Gonzalo Jiménez, CNN en Español. Famous for starring in the “Evil Dead” film saga, actor Bruce Campbell announced on Monday on his social media that he has a “treatable” but incurable cancer and will be suspending all his appearances at fan conventions. Campbell, 67, is director Sam Raimi’s favorite actor, having appeared in almost all of his films since the 1979 short film “Within the Woods.” Raimi gave Campbell his most famous role, Ash Wil…

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UPI broke the news in Washington, United States on Monday, March 2, 2026.
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