India, Sept. 5 -- Bruce Campbell, the actor best known for playing Ash Williams in the Evil Dead franchise and for his appearances in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man films, has revealed that doctors have given him a prognosis of about five years following a cancer diagnosis.

The 68-year-old actor made the disclosure during an appearance on The Adam Carolla Show, while continuing to keep the specific type of cancer private.

Campbell, who announced his diagnosis publicly in March, told host Adam Carolla that his "current thing is a five-year deal."

When Carolla clarified whether that meant he had five years to live, Campbell replied, "Give or take," according to the podcast.

Campbell has deliberately chosen not to disclose the specific cancer he...