Bruce Campbell Shares a Goodbye to Ash Williams Following 'Ash vs. Evil Dead' Cancellation 

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franchise learned some disappointing news today when Starz officially canceled the

series. Audiences have two more new episodes to enjoy, with the series then saying goodbye for good. Making the news even more distressing is that series star Bruce Campbell has previously claimed that, were the series to end, he would also retire from playing Ash J. Williams. Following the announcement of the cancellation, Campbell shared his gratitude for the series\' creators, fans, and network.

Ash Vs Evil Dead has been the ride of a lifetime. Ash Williams was the role of a lifetime.

I will always be grateful to Starz, Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert and our tireless fans for the opportunity to revisit the franchise that launched our careers. Thank you! 😎

The actor shared a photo of himself that was emblazoned with the words "Ash Has Left the Building" and added the caption, "

has been the ride of a lifetime. Ash Williams was the role of a lifetime. I will always be grateful to Starz, Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert and our tireless fans for the opportunity to revisit the franchise that launched our careers. Thank you!"

Prior to the third season airing on Starz, Campbell had seemingly teased there were multiple possibilities for Ash if the series didn\'t continue, even hinting at a return to the big screen.

"We’re going to see what the TV gods have in store for us. We’re ready either way," Campbell shared with

. "If they take us off the air, we can think about another movie. And if they don’t, we can just keep plugging away."

Sadly, possibly as a response to the lackluster ratings that the series was receiving, Campbell claimed that, without a Season 4, he\'d gladly say his goodbyes to the character and the franchise.

"No, no, no. Because if they cancel it, I think Ash is done," Campbell revealed at the Irish Film Institute when asked if he\'d star in another

film. "I have lavender on my property. I’m going to smoke weed and hang out."

video games, with his legacy as someone capable of fighting demons inspiring the film

fans enlist Campbell to protect their town from evil.

Are you sad to say goodbye to Ash Williams or do you think it\'s time to move on? Let us know in the comments below or hit up @TheWolfman on Twitter to talk all things horror and Star Wars!

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