Beloved genre icon Bruce Campbell has cancelled his upcoming commitments due to a battle with cancer.
In decidedly un-groovy news, Army Of Darkness and Burn Notice star Bruce Campbell has announced on X that he is currently battling a “treatable but not curable” form of cancer. Understandably enough, the self-effacing genre icon has canceled convention appearances over the northern summer, but noted he was keen to promote his upcoming comedy, Ernie & Emma, in autumn.
Campbell’s statement in full reads:
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.
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.
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 summer that I have to cancel. Big regrets on my part. Treatment needs and professional obligations don’t always go hand-in-hand.
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.
That’s about it. I’m not trying 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.
Much love,
Bruce Campbell
Our thoughts are with Bruce, his family and loved ones.
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