Bruce Campbell, the actor best known for playing Ash Williams in the iconic Evil Dead franchise, has revealed that doctors have given him a prognosis of about five years amid his ongoing battle with cancer.

The 68-year-old actor opened up about his health during an appearance on The Adam Carolla Show, where he said the type of cancer he has remains undisclosed.

“I’m in a five-year prognosis,” Campbell said, explaining that his particular cancer is currently considered a “five-year deal.” When asked whether that meant he had about five years to live, Campbell responded, “Give or take.”

Despite the sobering prognosis, Campbell made it clear that he does not intend to spend the years ahead consumed by fear.

“I’ve decided though, pretty specifically, to live with it, not die from it,” he said.

Campbell Has Chosen Not to Live in a ‘Cancer Rabbit Hole’
Campbell first revealed his cancer diagnosis in March, describing the illness as treatable but not curable. He did not disclose the specific type of cancer and said at the time that he would be stepping back from some professional commitments to focus on treatment.

During his latest interview, Campbell explained that he deliberately avoids spending hours researching his condition or comparing his situation with thousands of other cancer patients online.

He described that world as an enormous “cancer rabbit hole” and said he would rather concentrate on living his life than allowing the diagnosis to consume his thoughts.

For Campbell, that means continuing to work, promote his latest movie and enjoy the time he has.

Still Working Despite the Diagnosis
Campbell is currently promoting Ernie & Emma, an independent dramedy that he wrote, directed, produced and stars in.

The film follows a retired, widowed pear salesman who takes a road trip to scatter his late wife’s ashes — a story about grief and moving forward that has taken on an especially personal meaning for Campbell.

He acknowledged the unusual connection between the movie and his own circumstances.

“It’s a very fascinating time of having a movie about a guy who’s spreading his wife’s ashes, who died, made by a guy who’s dying,” Campbell said.

But rather than allowing that reality to stop him, he said he remains focused on the work in front of him.

“I’m moving on. I got a movie to promote,” he said.

Campbell also said he currently feels “perfect” and does not believe his diagnosis means he has to stop doing everything he enjoys.

‘I’m a Tough Old Son-of-a-Bitch’
When Campbell first announced his diagnosis, he reassured fans that he intended to fight the disease while continuing to live as normally as possible.

He later emphasized that he has strong support around him and remains determined to keep moving forward.

The actor’s attitude has resonated with longtime fans who have followed him since his breakthrough as Ash Williams in Sam Raimi’s The Evil Dead in 1981.

Campbell went on to star in Evil Dead II, Army of Darkness and the television series Ash vs. Evil Dead, while also appearing in projects including the Spider-Man films and Burn Notice.

Now, as he faces an uncertain future, the horror icon appears determined to approach the next chapter on his own terms.

Rather than counting down the years, Campbell says he wants to keep living.

“I’ve decided though, pretty specifically, to live with it, not die from it.”

Course: NY Post