Danny Hicks, best known for his starring role in Evil Dead II, and appearing in director Sam Raimi’s films, has died aged 68 after battling cancer.
His company Full Empire Promotions confirmed his death via a video on their Facebook page.
They wrote alongside the clip: “On June 30, 2020 we lost a friend, client, and talent actor in Danny Hicks. Here is our tribute to the star of Evil Dead 2, Intruder, Darkman, and so many other classic horror films. We will miss you Danny!”
Earlier this year, Danny announced he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer.
Actor Danny Hicks passed away from cancer aged 68, it has been confirmed (Image: Getty Images)
He said in the announcement: “I have been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer,” he wrote, adding, “I have approximately 1 to 3 years to live.
“I gotta tell ya, I sure as hell packed a whole bunch of living into my 68 years.
“I got no change coming back that’s for sure. And not too many regrets.
“Ok, gotta go, I’m gonna find out just what in the hell is going on down in that fruit cellar,” he then playfully quipped.
The actor appeared in Evil Dead 2, Intruder and Darkman, among others (Image: WireImage)
In one of the final updates on June 16, Dominic Mancini of Full Empire Promotions wrote the actor was not sleeping or eating because he was in so much pain.
“I could not keep him on the phone longer than 3 or 4 minutes,” wrote Mancini.
Days later, he reportedly had a fall and was taken to the ER. He was released, but his passing was announced earlier today.
Danny appeared in Evil Dead 2 in 1987 and went on to appear in other well-loved films (Image: Evil Dead 2)
The California native has appeared in a number of well-loved films as well as his box office hits when he first appeared in Evil Dead 2 in 1987.
Since then, he racked up appearances in Spider Man 2, My Name is Bruce, and Oz the Great and the Powerful.
His last role prior to his death was in 2019’s The Blood Hunter where he played the part of the Fang Banger.
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