Evil Dead star Bruce Campbell, 68, says he has ‘five years to live’ after health diagnosis
Actor Bruce Campbell has revealed he has been given a five-year prognosis following a cancer diagnosis. Despite the news, the 68-year-old star of the Evil Dead franchise says he is focused on living life to the fullest and continuing his professional projects.
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Share article Bruce Campbell, the actor known for his role in the Evil Dead franchise, has revealed doctors have given him a prognosis of five years “give or take” amid his cancer battle.
The 68-year-old, who played Ash Williams in the horror series, revealed the sad update on The Adam Carolla Show six months after he told the world his diagnosis.
Bruce Campbell has been given five years to live. Getty
“I’m in a five-year prognosis,” Campbell said.
“With the type of cancer that I have, which I don’t want to get into, the current thing is a five-year deal.”
But the prognosis isn’t going to stop him living life to the full.
“It’s a fascinating thing that takes place because [cancer] messes with your head, too. I’ve decided though, pretty specifically, to live with it, not die from it,” he explained.
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