Overview
- The actor, 67, disclosed that his cancer is "treatable, not curable" and said some professional plans will give way to treatment.
- He told USA Today it "doesn't change anything" for him and that promoting the new film remains his top priority.
- He wrote, directed, and stars in Ernie & Emma, a personal project he produced with his wife, Ida Gearon, in southern Oregon.
- He intends to be present at screenings on the tour, with a Portland showing reported sold out, even as he cancels several fan conventions.
- Known for The Evil Dead franchise, he urged fans not to offer sympathy and said he has strong support and expects to be around for a while.