Andy Whitfield

Andy Whitfield, who starred in the television series “Spartacus: Blood and Sand” died because of non-Hodgkin Lymphoma illness on Sunday in Sydney, Australia. He was 39 said Whitfield's wife Vashti in a statement.

In the field of Spartacus, Andy Whitfield was invincible. But in real life, the former Spartacus: Blood and Sand Andy Whitfield star has lost his battle with NHL. Welsh-born actor, who is loved by fans of the Starz drama of the battle, died today in Sydney, Australia, where Andy Whitfield lived since 1999. In a statement, Andy Whitfield wife Vashti Whitfield said the actor died in "Sydney sunny morning" with him 37 "arms of his beloved wife". "We are deeply saddened by the loss of our beloved friend and colleague, Andy Whitfield," said President and CEO Chris Albrecht Starz in a statement. "We are fortunate to have worked with Andy in Spartacus and know people who play the champions on the screen is also a champion in his own life. Andy inspiration to us all, facing a personal battle with courage, strength and grace. Thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. Andy Whitfield lives in the hearts of family, friends and fans. "

Andy Whitfield get a big break when he was chosen as the title character in Spartacus: Blood and Sand. But during a routine inspection in March 2010 just before the production season 2 to start, was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma treated stage. Production was suspended during treatment of Whitfield. Finally, he went into remission and days out of season 2 of the movie, when the cancer returned and he continued his aggressive treatment. However, Andy Whitfield remained positive, while the paper is then recast Spatracus with Liam McIntyre.

Mr. McIntyre said then: “Andy’s such a wonderful actor. I don’t want to follow that guy, and everybody hurts that he’s had to give up the role, myself included.”
Chris Albrecht, president and chief executive of Starz, said in a statement, “The man who played a champion on-screen was also a champion in his own life.” Mr. Andy Whitfield faced cancer with “courage, strength and grace,” he said.

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