bruce campbell On Monday, he revealed on social media that he had been diagnosed with incurable but “treatable” cancer and would be canceling upcoming fan events due to treatment.
“The need for treatment and professional obligations are not always compatible,” the actor said. At the X post.
Campbell has long been known as something of the king of Comic-Con, frequently attending various conventions to meet fans of his most iconic roles. The actor said he was disappointed to have to cancel his upcoming appearances, but he plans to travel in the fall with his new film, “Ernie & Emma,” which he wrote and directed, and said he would like to spend the summer recuperating as much as possible.
“Don’t be afraid,” Campbell declared. “I’m a tough asshole and I’ve got great support, so I think I can hang in there for a while.”
Campbell is perhaps best known for his various collaborations with longtime friend Sam Raimi. Raimi, who grew up with Campbell, placed him at the center of his feature directorial debut, the low-budget horror sensation The Evil Dead.
The two quickly fleshed out the “Evil Dead” trilogy, and the actor later reprized his role as Ash Williams in the Starz series “Ash vs. the Evil Dead.” Campbell has frequently appeared in cameos in Raimi’s other films, including the Spider-Man trilogy, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Oz: The Great and Powerful, and most recently Send Help (though this time only as a painting).
She has appeared in various cult classics such as “Maniac Cop” and “Baba Ho Tep,” as well as notable television projects such as “Hercules: The Legendary Journeys” and “Xena: Warrior Princess.”
“As always, you guys are the biggest fans in the world and we look forward to seeing you again soon!” he said.
You can read his full statement below.
— Bruce Campbell (@GroovyBruce) March 3, 2026
“Guys, these days when someone has a health problem, we call it an ‘opportunity’. So let’s go with it. I have one of those too. It’s also called a type of cancer that is ‘curable’ rather than ‘curable.'” Sorry if I was shocked, I was too.
Fortunately, I won’t go into further detail. I made this post because I have to change some things professionally. Appearance, shortcomings, and work in general should take a backseat to treatment.
My plan is to get as fit as possible over the summer so I can tour with my new movie, Ernie & Emma, this fall.
There are some downsides to having to cancel this summer. It’s a big regret for me. Medical needs and professional obligations do not necessarily go hand in hand.
That’s about it. I’m not trying [to] Asking for sympathy or advice I just want to pre-empt this information in case incorrect information gets leaked (and it will).
Don’t worry, I’m a tough asshole and have great support, so I think I’ll be around for a while.
As always, you guys are the best fans in the world, and we look forward to seeing you soon! ”