Actor Andy Whitfield has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and will begin treatment immediately in New Zealand. Whitfield is the star of the Starz’s series “Spartacus: Blood and Sand.”
Whitfield’s treatments will push back the start of production on season two, according to EW‘s Michael Ausiello.
Whitfield’s cancer was detected early and his prognosis is good. “I’m receiving excellent care, and am feeling strong, positive and determined with an army of support behind me,” said Whitfield in a statement.
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