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Spartacus' Andy Whitfield Dies of non-Hodgkin Lymphoma at 39

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  • GlobalObserver
    Persistent Member
    • Aug 12, 2004
    • 2220

    Spartacus' Andy Whitfield Dies of non-Hodgkin Lymphoma at 39

    LOS ANGELES — Andy Whitfield, the 39-year-old star of the cable series "Spartacus: Blood and Sand," has died.

    Manager Sam Maydew says Whitfield died Sunday of non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in Sydney, Australia.

    Whitfield's wife Vashti in a statement called her husband a "beautiful young warrior" who died on a "sunny Sydney morning" in the "arms of his loving wife."

    Whitfield – who was born in Wales and lived in Australia – was a virtual unknown when he was cast as the title hero in "Spartacus," a hit original series for the Starz network that made waves with its graphic violence and sexuality.

    Whitfield was preparing for the second season when he was diagnosed 18 months ago.

    In January the network announced that another Australian actor, Liam McIntyre, would take over the role.
    Very sad news.
  • UnderdogDJLSW
    To Fear is Not Logical...
    • Feb 17, 2008
    • 4895

    #2
    Sad to hear. RIP.
    It's all good!

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    • HardyGirl
      Mego Museum's Poster Girl
      • Apr 3, 2007
      • 13950

      #3
      I have no idea who this is, but 39 is waaaay too young to go. May he RIP.
      "Do you believe, you believe in magic?
      'Cos I believe, I believe that I do,
      Yes, I can see I believe that it's magic
      If your mission is magic your love will shine true."

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      • steelcouch
        Career Member
        • Feb 11, 2006
        • 867

        #4
        He was a great actor may he rest in peace.
        Last edited by steelcouch; Sep 12, '11, 12:01 AM. Reason: changed

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        • Cmonster
          Banned
          • Feb 6, 2010
          • 1877

          #5
          Always sucks to hear about someone so young, passing on-- RIP.

          SC

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          • domino
            Veteran Member
            • Jun 16, 2007
            • 445

            #6
            Wow, this is sad news. I am a huge fan of Spartacus and he will be missed. My prayers go out to his family.

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            • vulcan2074
              Live Long and Prosper
              • Mar 23, 2008
              • 7817

              #7
              Andy Whitfield R.I.P.

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              • Fuzzysnail
                Persistent Member
                • Feb 18, 2007
                • 1048

                #8
                Very depressed right now.I loved that show and he was a fantastic actor. My prayers go out to his family.

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                • Hector
                  el Hombre de Acero
                  • May 19, 2003
                  • 31852

                  #9
                  Oh no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                  What a crying shame...the man was so young...and he was an up and coming star.

                  Spartacus is an awesome show...and he was the reason why it was so awesome...they are continuing the show with a different actor playing Spartacus...but obviously is not going to be the same...wow...I thought he had beaten the disease...friggin' cancer is relentless...I'm so saddened by this.

                  RIP, Andy...

                  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vm2s64sNRaY


                  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BaeUTeS9tk
                  Last edited by Hector; Sep 12, '11, 6:53 AM.
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                  • Mego Magyar
                    Permanent Member
                    • Jan 17, 2011
                    • 2678

                    #10
                    That's too bad, his Spartacus was really good.
                    R.I.P.

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                    • luey
                      Treasure Hunter
                      • Jun 17, 2001
                      • 2631

                      #11
                      Hate to hear that, I have been a big fan on the show both seasons... RIP Andy!
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                      • Hector
                        el Hombre de Acero
                        • May 19, 2003
                        • 31852

                        #12
                        The new actor playing Spartacus, Liam McIntyre, does possess an uncanny resemblance to Andy...

                        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHtYPYxg_o0

                        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GObQ_...eature=related


                        But still...not the same...
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                        • Hector
                          el Hombre de Acero
                          • May 19, 2003
                          • 31852

                          #13
                          Andy left behind a wife and two kids.
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                          • toys2cool
                            Ultimate Mego Warrior
                            • Nov 27, 2006
                            • 28605

                            #14
                            Originally posted by Hector
                            Oh no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                            What a crying shame...the man was so young...and he was an up and coming star.

                            Spartacus is an awesome show...and he was the reason why it was so awesome...they are continuing the show with a different actor playing Spartacus...but obviously is not going to be the same...wow...I thought he had beaten the disease...friggin' cancer is relentless...I'm so saddened by this.

                            RIP, Andy...

                            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vm2s64sNRaY


                            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BaeUTeS9tk
                            no doubt, man this really saddens me
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                            • raider5gt
                              Museum Tree Cutter
                              • Nov 25, 2007
                              • 1911

                              #15
                              Heard this today on the radio,i knew he was ill but was shocked to hear of his passing.

                              R.I.P Andy

                              Never stand behind a cow when it sneezes.

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