Andy Whitfield, the star of Starz Network’s highly successful series “Spartacus: Blood and Sand” has lost his battle with non-Hodgkins lymphoma at the young age of 39.
According to a statement from his wife Andy died in her arms quietly and peacefully in Sydney, Australia, his adopted home.
Born in Wales, the actor also starred as the lead in the movie “Gabriel” and several television programs including “McLeod’s Daughters,” “Packed to the Rafters” and “The Strip.”
However, he gained the most recognition portraying the lead of Spartacus for the Blood and Sand episodes.
Kind of shows how you never know whats coming. Friends and i were greatly looking forward to his return in the new season. He was a great actor and will be missed..