Even the name of my blog is tied to an inside joke/story pertaining to this. And while I will continue to watch Bruce Campbell in all things (I'm a big fan), it's just a little sad to know that "Ash Williams" is "officially retired."
Do I know this? Yes. Can I accept this? I'm working on it. It's harder than it looks and I may cry a little.
Bruce Campbell released a statement to let all of his fans know this and try to let us all down easy like when you tell someone who asked you to the prom no:
"Good people, Evil dead fans everywhere, I bid you a heartfelt farewell playing Ash- the character I took acting lessons with for 39 years. I am hereby retiring from that portrayal. It's time. I followed Ash from his formative years thru his mid-life crisis and decline. What a thrill! What a privilege! We had a great resurgence with the help of Stars (kudos not jeers, folks). They made it possible for 15 more hours of Evil Dead-ness in your life- the equivalent of ten more features! Is Ash dead? Never. Ash is as much a concept as a person. Where there is evil in this world, the must be one to counter- man or woman, it matters not. Thanks for watching. Love, Bruce."
Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go cry, eat fourteen tacos, drink three bottles of wine, and reenact his most iconic lines.
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