Evil Dead star Bruce Campbell says he has 5 years to live during cancer treatment

Bruce Campbell, best known for playing Ash Williams in the Evil Dead horror franchise, has spoken publicly about his cancer diagnosis and treatment, saying he believes he has “give or take” five years left. NBC reported news.

The 67-year-old actor discussed his health during an appearance on The Adam Carolla Show in an episode that aired Thursday. Campbell did not disclose the type of cancer he has, but said he chose to move on with his life and career rather than let the disease consume him.

“But I decided quite specifically that I was going to live with it, not die with it,” he said.

Campbell said he deliberately avoided going too deep into information about his particular form of cancer, describing the amount of material available on the subject as overwhelming.

“The cancer rabbit hole is huge. You can target groups of 10,000 guys who have exactly what you have. I’m not going to touch that with a ten-foot pole.”

Bruce Campbell announced the diagnosis in March

Campbell first revealed he had cancer in March, describing it as a condition that was “treatable” but not “curable”.

At the time, he explained on X that the diagnosis would affect his professional commitments as he underwent treatment.

“Sorry if this is a shock – it was for me too,” he wrote. “The good news is that I won’t go into further detail. I’m posting this because professionally, a few things will have to change – looks and cons and work in general has to take a back seat to treatment.”

Campbell continued to work despite the diagnosis. His last appearance on the podcast came while promoting Ernie & Emma, an indie film he wrote, directed, produced and starred in.

“I have a movie to promote”

Discussing his approach to his diagnosis, Campbell said he doesn’t believe he should stop everything just because he has cancer.

“I am moving on. I have a film that I want to promote. And when I promote this film, I have nothing. I am free and clear when I promote this film mentally,” he said.

He added: “You have to make this decision: ‘Well, okay, but do I have to stop everything I’m doing for this?’ Well, no.”

Campbell also made a distinction between having cancer and the effects of the disease, saying, “It’s not just that you don’t die from cancer,” adding, “You die from what cancer does to you.”