Actor from the remembered ‘Armagegdon’ asks his followers for help for a life-or-death surgery | NTN24.COM

In the 90’s one of the most remembered science fiction films in history came out: ‘Armageddon’a film about a group of oil rig drillers who are sent by NASA to a huge 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, plus a luxury cast, and its success led it to be nominated for four Oscars in 1998.

Among the cast was Ken Hudson Campbellwho personalized Max Lennert as the operator of the Liberty ship, one of the rockets sent for the mission. Now, the actor is raising funds for a life-or-death surgery.

The 61-year-old actor, who is also remembered for playing Santa Claus in the film ‘Home Alone’, was diagnosed with oral cancer and his family started a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds to help pay for surgery to combat the disease.

“Ken Hudson Campbell is an accomplished film, television and voice actor, and improvisational comedian who has been a member of the union for over 35 years,” his daughter Michaela wrote on the aforementioned page.

“On October 27, 2023, Ken was diagnosed with cancer, a tumor had grown elusively in the bottom of his mouth and began to invade his teeth”added the woman, who pointed out that To remove the tumor, the actor will have a large part of his jaw removed and then there will be reconstruction of this part, which will mean six months of recovery and treatment with chemotherapy.

That is why they are collecting aid, because Hudson’s daughter assures that “it is possible that this procedure affects his ability to work as an actor in the future.”

“We ask for your help so that Kenny can take advantage of the time ahead to regain his health and spend more time with family and friends. “Every prayer, positive thought, dollar or gesture of support means a lot to our family.”Michaela concludes on the GoFundMe.