Spartacus Star Andy Whitfield Passes Away

[Tigershark]

Spartacus Star Andy Whitfield Passes Away
Source: ComingSoon.net September 11, 2011


"Spartacus: Blood and Sand" actor Andy Whitfield died from non-Hodgkin lymphoma today, September 11, in Sydney, Australia, at the age of 39.

Whitfield's manager Sam Maydew and wife Vashti said in a statement that Whitfield died on a "sunny Sydney morning" in the "arms of his loving wife."

The actor left the Starz show when he was diagnosed 18 months ago.

"We are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend and colleague, Andy Whitfield," Starz President and CEO Chris Albrecht said today. "We were fortunate to have worked with Andy in Spartacus and came to know that the man who played a champion on-screen was also a champion in his own life. Andy was an inspiration to all of us as he faced this very personal battle with courage, strength and grace. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. He will live on in the hearts of his family, friends and fans."

[lovbyts]

Wow, thats sad and only 39. RIP

[MR-FQ320]

Shame, awesome programme.

[dec11]

thats a shame

[Shol'va]

Man I love that show. All that hot sweaty man on man action, and the fighting ain't too shabby either..

[gixxerboy1]

never seen the show but sad anyone passing that young

[GLTremendo]

anyone thinking juice had something to do with it?

I had a buddy who used to juice and he passed away at only 24 from lung and liver cancer.

[lovbyts]

anyone thinking juice had something to do with it?

I had a buddy who used to juice and he passed away at only 24 from lung and liver cancer.

WTF? How about the 1000s who die ever year from lung, liver and other cancers ever year who have NEVER used and juice?

[bjpennnn]

pretty cool show it was basically a soft core porn the whole time lol.

[teddykgb29]

so young, I could not imagine. RIP

[terraj]

.....

[army_cobra]

to young to die, that is a good show