Spartacus actor Andy Whitfield Dead at 39

Spartacus actor Andy Whitfield Dead at 39

Spartacus Actor Dead. Los Angeles — Andy Whitfield, 39 years old, the lead role of hit TV series “Spartacus: Blood and Sand,” had died due to lymphoma, a family representative said. Whitfield’s manager, Sam Maydew, told the press about the struggle of Whitfield in his fight for 18 months a known deadly disease, non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Maydew said Whitfield died Sunday in Sydney, Australia. Andy Whitfield lost his battle against lymphoma cancer after fighting for 18 months. He was surrounded by his wife and other family members when he passed away on a beautiful and sunny spring morning in Sydney.

Whitfield died peacefully surrounded by astounding love from everyone, his wife Vashti stated. Vashti has thanked Whitfield’s fans for all the love and support they’ve shown. It means a lot to the family, she said. Whitfield will always be remembered as a gentle, courageous and inspiring father and husband.

Andy Whitfield was born in Wales. In 1999, he moved to Australia. He was surprised but very elated when picked as the lead role of legendary Thracian slave in hit TV series Spartacus. The cable series was successful and was a breakout hit for network Starz. The hit TV series made waves for its extreme fight scenes and passionate love and sexuality. The series first aired in 2010 and Whitfield had appeared in all of its 13 first season episodes. A second season was already underway when Whitfield was diagnosed with

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