By WILLIAM J. WRIGHT
The genre’s greatest hero is facing an enemy greater than any Deadite invasion. The legendary Bruce Campbell, best known as the lovably brash and overconfident Ash Williams in Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead saga, revealed on X that he has been diagnosed with cancer. Facing the health challenge with his patented sardonic wit, Campbell writes, “Hi, folks, these days, when someone is having a health issue, it’s referred to as an ‘opportunity,’ so let’s go with that – It’s also called a type of cancer that’s ‘treatable’ but not ‘curable.’ I apologize if that’s a shock – It was to me too.”
Campbell did not reveal what type of cancer he has or details about his treatment, stating that “appearances and cons and work in general need to take back seat to treatment.” The 67-year-old Army of Darkness star adds that he plans to get “as well as possible” during the summer months so he can promote his upcoming film, Ernie and Emma, this autumn. Although Campbell expresses regret for canceling his upcoming convention appearances, he hopes to see his fans, whom he declares are “the greatest in the world,” soon. “Fear not, I am a tough old son-of-a-bitch and I have great support, so I expect to be around for a while,” Campbell concludes.
Hang in there, Bruce. We’re pulling for you. And as always, hail to the King!
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