Ken Hudson Campbell who played Santa in “Home Alone” is hoping for a Christmas miracle, after kickstarting a GoFundMe for help after his recent cancer diagnosis, TMZ reports.
Ken Hudson Campbell who’s also appeared in other beloved classics such as “Groundhog Day” and “Armageddon” during his 35-year career span, was diagnosed in late October after a tumor “elusively grew on the bottom of his mouth and began encroaching on his teeth.”
The statement on the GoFundMe says he’s scheduled for a 10-hour surgery to remove the tumor Thursday, which will also remove a large part of his jawbone.
Additionally, he will undergo reconstructive surgery and rounds of radiation and chemo, with a lengthy 6-month recovery period.
Unfortunately, Ken lost his SAG-AFTRA health insurance in Jan 2022 following the pandemic, and even though he’s found new insurance, substantial out-of-pocket costs are still anticipated — hence the GFM.
At the time of writing, it has reached a little over $58K of its $100K goal.
The statement emphasizes the surgery could affect his future employability, adding: “We’re asking for your help so that Kenny can use the time ahead to return to health, and spend more time with family & friends.”