R.I.P. Andy Whitfield Of Starzs Spartacus

If this involves as Spartacus, he was invincible. In real existence, former Spartacus: Blood stream and Sand star Andy Whitfield has lost his fight with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The Welsh-born actor, who was simply beloved by fans of Starz’s gladiator drama, died today in Sydney, Australia, where he'd were living since 1999. In the statement, Whitfield’s wife Vashti mentioned the actor died about the “sunny Sydney morning” inside the “arms of his loving wife.” He was 39. We are deeply saddened by losing our dear friend and friend, Andy Whitfield, Starz leader and Boss Chris Albrecht mentioned in the statement. I had been fortunate to own labored with Andy in Spartacus and located understand how the man who carried out a champion on-screen appeared to become a champion within the own existence. Andy was an inspiration to the majority of us while he faced this very personal fight with courage, strength and class. Our ideas and hopes are along with his family throughout this difficult time. He'll survive inside the hearts of his family, pals and fans. Whitfield got his large break when he was cast since the title character on Spartacus: Blood stream and Sand. But within a routine checkup in March 2010 before production on Season 2 wound up being to start, he was recognized with curable Stage 1 non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Production was positioned on hold while Whitfield experienced treatment. He eventually went into remission and was days from beginning filming on Season 2 when his cancer came back which he required to resume aggressive treatment. Even though, he ongoing to become positive, because the Spartacusrole was eventually recast with Liam McIntyre. In June 2010, when he'd received a clean bill of health after his first round of cancer treatment and was positively practicing his return to the show, Whitfield did the interview with Deadline through which he discussed his illness. Following a initial shock — I used to be an effective youthful guy combined without any clue this may happen — it absolutely was frustrating the very first season was ending on this kind of high note which we couldve been getting into Season 2. But next initial shock came time to heal, figure things out and spend a while with my family members, he mentioned. The understanding thought him some important training, he mentioned, like: Stay in the now and luxuriate in every moment.