Bruce Campbell Announces He Has Been Diagnosed with a 'Treatable' But Not 'Curable' Cancer
Bruce Campbell Announces He Has Been Diagnosed with a 'Treatable' But Not 'Curable' Cancer
Charna FlamTue, March 3, 2026 at 3:32 AM UTC
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Bruce Campbell on October 17, 2024 in New York City.Credit: Eugene Gologursky/Getty -
Bruce Campbell announced he has been diagnosed with cancer
In his Monday, March 2 announcement, he shared that his cancer is "'treatable,' not ‘curable’"
He explained he shared the news for professional reasons, and his work will be taking "a back seat" as he focuses on his health
Bruce Campbell has been diagnosed with an "incurable" form of cancer, he announced on Monday, March 2.
The actor, 67, did not reveal which type of cancer he has been diagnosed with, but he said it is "treatable."
He began his statement, which was a text overlay on a photograph posted to his Instagram and X accounts, saying, “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," he wrote.
The Evil Dead actor explained that he would not share further details and noted that he made the announcement for professional purposes, stating that "a few things will have to change." He said that appearances, conventions and "work in general" will be taking "a back seat to treatment."
Bruce Campbell on October 17, 2024 in New York City.Credit: Santiago Felipe/Getty
"My plan is to get as well as I possibly can over the summer so that I can tour with my new movie Ernie & Emma this fall," he said. “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.”
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He said that he did not publicly share the news to "enlist sympathy-or advice — I just want to get ahead of this information in case false information gets out (which it will).”
He closed out his statement reassuring his fans, whom he calls the greatest in the world, that he's "a tough old son-of-a-bitch with a "great support," and expects "to be around a while."
Several fans expressed their support for the actor in the comment section of his Instagram post. "We all have so much love for you Bruce. Take all of this positive energy and kick cancers ass. ❤️," one user wrote.
Another added, "You got this Bruce! Love and positive vibes to you! ❤️."
Bruce Campbell on February 2, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia.Credit: Vivien Killilea/Getty
Campbell is best known for his work in Sam Raimi’s 1981 horror cult classic, The Evil Dead. He has since reprised his role of Ash Williams in the film franchise. He did voiceover work in the franchise's most recent film, Evil Dead Rise (2023). He is listed as an executive producer in the sixth film, Evil Dead Burn, which is scheduled for a July 24, 2026, release.
In addition to Evil Dead Burn, Campbell's forthcoming comedy film, Ernie & Emma, will be released in the fall. Campbell wrote, directed and stars in the new movie.
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