Star of “Spartacus: Blood and Sand” dies at age 39.
Actor Andy Whitfield was preparing for the second season of the series when he was diagnosed with lymph node cancer.
247 with international agencies - Australian actor Andy Whitfield, star of the cable TV series "Spartacus: Blood and Sand," died from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma - cancer of the lymph nodes, the same disease that Brazilian actor Reynaldo Gianecchini had.
He passed away in Sydney, alongside his wife Vashti, who described him as "a handsome young warrior," according to a press release issued by local radio station ABC.
Whitfield was born in Wales (United Kingdom), but lived most of his life in Australia. He became well-known as an actor when he was chosen for the role of Spartacus, a series that became popular for its scenes of violence and sexuality.
The actor was preparing for his second season when he was diagnosed with the disease 18 months ago. Therefore, at the beginning of the year, he was replaced by his compatriot, Liam McIntyre.