In the 90s, one of the most famous science fiction films in history came out: “Armageddon”.a film about a group of oil rigs sent by NASA to a giant asteroid that threatens planet Earth with the idea of drilling into its surface and being able to destroy it with a bomb.
The film starred Bruce WillisBilly Bob Thornton, Ben Affleck, Liv Tyler, Owen Wilson, Will Patton, Michael Clarke Duncan, Peter Stormare, Steve Buscemi and a luxury cast, and its success led to the film being nominated for four Oscars in 1998.
The cast also included Ken Hudson Campbellwho named Max Lennert as the operator of the Liberty ship, one of the rockets sent for the mission. Now the actor is raising money for a life-threatening operation.
The 61-year-old actor, also known for his role as Santa Claus in the film Home Alone, was diagnosed with oral cancer and his family started a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds to pay for surgery to combat the disease.
“Ken Hudson Campbell is an accomplished film, television, voice actor and improv comedian who has been a member of the union for over 35 years,” his daughter Michaela wrote on the aforementioned site.
“On October 27, 2023, Ken was diagnosed with cancer, a tumor had grown imperceptibly in the lower part of his mouth and began to invade his teeth.”added the woman who pointed it out To remove the tumor, the actor will have a large portion of his jaw removed and then that portion will be reconstructed, which involves six months of recovery and treatment with chemotherapy.
That's why they're collecting aid money because Hudson's daughter asserts that “it is possible that this procedure will affect his ability to work as an actress in the future.”
“We ask for your help so that Kenny can use the time ahead to recover and spend more time with family and friends. “Every prayer, positive thought, dollar or gesture of support means so much to our family.”concludes Michaela on GoFundMe.