Evil Dead's Bruce Campbell Diagnosed with Cancer, Says It's Treatable But Not Curable

Bruce Campbell has revealed that he is fighting an incurable cancer.

The 67-year-old actor, best known for playing Ash Williams in the Evil Dead horror franchise, informed fans that he will no longer appear at fan conventions this year while he treats the cancer.

“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,” Bruce began his open letter to fans on Monday (March 2).

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He continued, “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.”

“The good news is, I’m not gonna go into any more detail. I’m posting this, because professionally, a few things will have to change – appearances and cons and work in general need to take back seat to treatment,” Bruce said. “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.”

“There are several cons this year that I have to cancel. Big regrets on my part. Treatment needs and professional obligations don’t always go hand-in-hand,” Bruce said. “That’s about it. I’m not trying [to] enlist sympathy – or advice – I just want to get ahead of this information in case false information gets out (which it will). Fear not, I am a tough old son-of-a-bitch and I have great support, so I expect to be around a while. As always, you’re the greatest fans in the world and I hope to see you soon!”

Did you know that Bruce is also part of the Hallmark Channel universe now?