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Bruce Campbell Reports Five-Year Cancer Prognosis
Bruce Campbell has publicly stated he has about five years to live due to a treatable but not curable cancer, describing it as a five-year deal and emphasizing a decision to live with the illness rather than be consumed by it. He plans to maintain a normal life and reduce public appearances while focusing on living in the present and managing one issue at a time.
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About Bruce Campbell
Bruce Lorne Campbell is an American actor and filmmaker. He is best known for portraying Ash Williams in Sam Raimi's Evil Dead horror series. He has also featured in many low-budget cult movies, such as Crimewave (1985), Maniac Cop (1988), Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat (1989), and Bubba Ho-Tep (2002).
Everything about Bruce Campbell →- Occupation
- actor, voice actor, film producer, writer
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- June 22, 1958
- Website
- http://www.bruce-campbell.com/