Instagram/Bruce Campbell Celebrity Bruce Campbell, legendary star of Evil Dead, reveals a treatable but not curable cancer diagnosis. The actor known as Ash Williams shares his health battle. March 11, 2026 AceShowbiz - Bruce Campbell, the legendary actor renowned for his role in Sam Raimi's Evil Dead franchise, has publicly revealed that he is currently battling cancer. The veteran actor described his diagnosis as a type of cancer that is "treatable" but not "curable." Bruce Campbell is widely recognized for portraying Ash Williams in the cult classic Evil Dead movies.