Instagram/Bruce Campbell Celebrity Bruce Campbell reveals a personal cancer diagnosis, calling it treatable but not curable. The "Evil Dead" star vows to fight while stepping back from work. March 12, 2026 AceShowbiz - Bruce Campbell, famously known for his role as Ash Williams in The Evil Dead horror series, has shared a deeply personal health update with his fans. The 67-year-old actor revealed he has been diagnosed with cancer, a condition he described as "treatable" but unfortunately "not curable.