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BRUCE CAMPBELL: His Cancer Diagnosis, Leaving Hollywood & How the Worst of Times Became the Best

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Bruce Campbell (Evil Dead, Burn Notice, Bubba Ho-Tep) joins me this week for one of the most honest and moving conversations I have had on the show, and somehow one of the funniest too. Bruce opens up at length about his cancer diagnosis, the whack a mole life of living with something treatable but not curable, and the strange waves of gratitude that have left him feeling more present and more grateful than ever. We also get into making his new movie Ernie and Emma with full creative control for the first time since Evil Dead, walking away from the fear based studio system, and why he says he ruined himself by finally learning what a good film set feels like. Equal parts hilarious and genuinely tender, this is a conversation I will be thinking about for a long time.

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20 Comments

@thetimmalcolm 2 months ago

Army of darkness was my first exposure to Bruce Campbell. He is a national treasure. Protect him at all cost

@cheramiejoubert 2 months ago

Hail to the King, Baby!

@magnificentcowlick 2 months ago

One of the last things my brother and I did when he got cancer in 2016 was watch Ash vs Evil Dead together. You made us laugh when laughter wasn't always available. Thank you Bruce, so much.

@Lucca00000 2 months ago

He survived Sam Raimi, he can survive anything

@XenaWarriorX 2 months ago

I love Bruce Campbell. Wish him well

@incognitoatunknown2702 2 months ago

Bruce is such a no bullshit, honest guy. It's so refreshing. He's 100% real.

Also you look so damn good, Mr. Campbell, Bruce. You look healthy and strong and that's all that matters.

@Visqo1 2 months ago

He was soo good in Burn Notice!

@tamaleloco342 1 month ago

Bruce is the best. I got an autograph for my Army of Darkness DvD at Phoenix Comic Con 2014. The line was so long they announced the exhibit would close before everyone could get signed. Bruce's booth announced he was staying until everyone got to meet him. He stayed 2 plus hours past closing and was genuinely conversing with everyone that came up. The best celebrity experience ive ever had.

Thank you for all you do, Bruce. You are a bright spot in the industry.

@davidbarnett1631 2 months ago

My wife and I met Bruce on just a little random family trip at the coast in Oregon. He is the nicest guy. He actually started taking to us first. He gave me just really cool fun dad vibes.

@marco_cee_ 2 months ago

Bruce is aging well, despite the health problems.

@AdamBlue 2 months ago

I love Bruce Campbell! I would email him on AOL in the 90s when I was a kid (BCACT) and he was always kind! Then for his book signings at Barnes & Noble, got pictures with him and I brought my little brother and sister and he got a pic with them! FYI, I also met Jackie Chan, so I'm good. They should have had a film together (I wrote one!).

@tonybagodonutz 2 months ago

The brutal honesty about Hollywood made me laugh. The brutal honesty about his cancer made me cry. Thanks for this interview.

@donclark4639 2 months ago

I was diagnosed with Stage III Colon Cancer in 2002. I had just finished the first two half marathons in my life at 37. I finished 9 months of a three recipe in 7 months (you are handling the chemo so well, we are going to tie it up a notch). Ended up throwing up in the car/parking lot the first couple of times with the new approach. The uptick seemed to do the trick, since the overall regiment was in the end deemed unsuccessful. I was one of the lucky ones? I was able to finish 112 half marathons and many other races before having to retire due to AFib (which I was told was caused because of all of my running, how ironic). Also have an aortic aneurysm to deal with. Anyone who has or is dealing with Cancer is bad ass. Wishing you the best Bruce. Thank you Michael and Ryan for this episode.

@reverendandy 2 months ago

I love Bruce's Wonderbread shirt.

@lukemaher2000 2 months ago

There are very few actors whom I truly admire as both performers and people; Bruce Campbell is easily one of those actors. It was heartbreaking to hear of his cancer diagnosis, and I hope that we get to keep our El Jefe around for as long as possible.

@D00R 2 months ago

Thank you for making my childhood awesome Bruce.

@brandoncollins1225 2 months ago

I am without faith, but God bless Bruce Campbell. This man has the greatest outlook on life. Every man should aspire to be as cool as this man.

@mtank30 2 months ago

I discovered this show last year as I was in the middle of grieving the loss of 3 family members due to horrendous circumstances. I wasn't that familiar with Michael, to be honest. I did not watch SMALLVILLE back in the day as I was working the evenings it ran. But I love the guy. I love the vibe, the humor, the guests. But mostly I love the unflinching look at life experiences and mental health struggles. It has since been my go-to show for not just entertainment, but also as a form of therapy. So thank you so much. Life has taken the darkest of turns and your show has helped to shed a little bit of light back into this complicated existence.

@trevorberridge6079 2 months ago

I love Bruce Campbell because he doesn't give a shit! He calls it as it is. And bless him for making Cancer funny. And it's not by making jokes about cancer, it's by telling the story of his cancer with brutal incisive honesty. And we all should learn the lesson before we have no choice: You're not here forever, so treat each day like it's your last. Don't wait until it actually is.

When Bruce goes (long in the future may that be) it will be one that hurts. From Evil Dead to computer games to Spiderman and more he has been 24-carat gold. Bruce, Rob, Sam and Ted were burned into my psyche on first exposure and I'm always there for whatever they have to offer. Cancer should never have tried kicking Bruce's arse. He's going down laughing. LIP - Live In Peace.

@craigdvance 2 months ago (edited)

Bruce Campbell is a national treasure. Grew up near where he did. I wanted to get into film, worked at a few of the production houses around town. Went a different direction ultimately, and thought about getting back into it years later. Then, read Bruces first book and remembered how hard it was, and said thanks Bruce, I think I am good!