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Andy Whitfield is dead

Sep 12, 2011

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July 17, 1974 — September 11, 2011

Andy Whitfield, who played Spartacus in the first season of Spartacus (Blood and Sand) has passed away. He was 37. His death, caused by a non-Hodgkin lymphoma, occured yesterday in Sydney, where he lived with his wife.

Andy Whitfield was diagnosed with this form of cancer 18 months ago, a few weeks before the beginning of shooting season 2 of Spartacus, which was obviously postponed.

After this diagnosis, a prequel of Spartacus (Gods of the Arena) was ordered, pushing back season 2 to 2012 in order to help Andy Whitfield to focus on his treatment and come back to work when he's cured. A few months later it was announced that Whitfield was getting better, that the treatment was working and that he might even appear in 2 episodes of the prequel.

Sadly, there were complications and he then announced that he could not return to the show. Liam McIntyre was cast to star in the second season of Spartacus (Vengeance), set to premiere in January 2012 on Starz.

I can't believe this, that's so sad. I had a little bit of a shock when I came across this headline on the official Spartacus Facebook page. Andy Whitfield played a great Spartacus, it was very sad when he said he could not return due to his cancer and it's always tragic to hear someone died at such a young age.
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35 comments:

  1. nyashaSeptember 12, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    This is such sad news. He was an awesome Spartacus.

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  2. Danny RobertsonSeptember 12, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    Rest in Peace Andy.

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  3. Wilson CrawfordSeptember 12, 2011 at 3:30 AM

    I was hoping he would be able to pull through it. This is just awful. A tragic loss. 

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  4. Dan KempnerSeptember 12, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    Such a loss to the acting world, as well as to the world in general. He was clearly a lovely person.

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  5. Charles BittonSeptember 12, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    Such an tragic loss! My heart goes out to his family and friends!
    He will truly be missed!

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  6. Clyde JohnsonSeptember 12, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    RIP.  I thought Spartacus was gonna be crap, but it was Great.  Farewell bro.

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  7. Summer1fanSeptember 12, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    He was way too young, RIP Andy

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  8. LucAltaiRSeptember 12, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    Oh my god. This is a such a sad news.
    He was so damn amazing in Spartacus and seemed such a nice person.
    I feel so sick about this. Rest in peace Andy.

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  9. MSWeimerSeptember 12, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    So sad ... just finished rewatching S1 before that fall premiers started - he was such a wonderful talent.  RIP Andy.

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  10. MurderMondaysSeptember 12, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    Terrible news. Fuck cancer.

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  11. Matthew PittardSeptember 12, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    I too second this reply. Cancer can go to hell. Thanks Andy for Season 1 of Spartacus, you did that show proud.

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  12. mbale473September 12, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    What a shock, I actually thought he was doing better! He will live forever with Spartacus and will never be forgotten.

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  13. LouSeptember 12, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    This is so sad to lose a man with great talents so young

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  14. Ariel_ArgentinaSeptember 12, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Dios te tenga en la gloria, andy.

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  15. Stacey L TothSeptember 12, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    So sad. He was perfect for the role. So sad for his family & friends.

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  16. tsavonglah08September 12, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    So sad to hear this. After what I've heard and seen, he seemed like one of the most decent actor (and human) in this time and age.

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  17. magnutudeSeptember 12, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Very sad news for a great performer. RIP Andy, and may your family find peace soon.

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  18. Marlislash GabsSeptember 12, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    So young, i'm so sad for him, his family, friends and fan.
    It's so unfair. 
    RIP Andy. 

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  19. Siobhan CarrollSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Rest in peace Andy

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  20. Nathalie MaesSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    I just can't. I thought he was going to get better.

    R.I.P.

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  21. KatHaleSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    That's so tragic.I just recently watched Spartacus and learned he was sick.He was brilliant on the show.I was hoping he would get through this..Damn,that's just terrible.

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  22. ♦Antonella♦September 12, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    I can explain how said I am right now :(( he was such a great actor.... it's a real tragic loss :((
    RIP Andy, we'll miss you :((

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  23. Annalisa NardiSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Rest in Peace, we will all miss you Y_Y

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  24. LunaticbabeSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    What a loss. His poor family - to loose him so young. How awful.

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  25. Folie-lexSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    So talented, so young, so beautiful and by all acounts a wonerdul man. Such a terrible loss. RIP Andy. You'll be missed... My condolences to his family.

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  26. Seba_CanelSeptember 12, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Rest in Peace!

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  27. moonvampSeptember 12, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    My heart goes out to his family, friends and fans.  Tragic news for all.  

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  28. Lucie DimbalaSeptember 12, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    RIP Andy. 

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  29. Алексей ИвановSeptember 12, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    He was 37 or 39? Sources say different...

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  30. Seba_CanelSeptember 12, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pd4FuyMb2M&feature=player_embedded

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  31. Alexandre Honorato MoraesSeptember 12, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    He was a warrior. Rest in peace!

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  32. neon_rubySeptember 13, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    Such sad news and so young as well. RIP.

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  33. Oyenuga Sunday RantiSeptember 13, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    we 're going to miss u soooooooooooo much............... a gem is gone

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  34. LourdesOctober 5, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Rest in peace, Andy

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  35. Chris JacksonOctober 8, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Bummer.  This is so sad.  Not only was he awesome as Spartacus but he had a very promising career.  This is much too soon.  

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