Overview
- Campbell told The Adam Carolla Show on Wednesday that doctors have given him about five years to live, “give or take,” as an update to the cancer diagnosis he announced in March.
- He has declined to disclose the specific type of cancer and said the illness is “treatable not curable,” explaining he will avoid extensive online research or patient forums.
- Campbell says he is currently in treatment and responding well enough to launch an 18‑date Alamo Drafthouse tour to promote Ernie & Emma that runs into November.
- Earlier this year he announced he would step back from playing Ash Williams on screen while retaining executive‑producer roles on recent and planned Evil Dead entries, and he has cut back on convention appearances.
- Campbell frames his approach as choosing to “live with it, not die from it,” and he plans to prioritize work, family and quality of life while treatment continues.