Andy Whitfield, recent star of the Starz TV show Spartacus, has passed away.

In March 2010, Whitfield was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, beginning treatment immediately in New Zealand.[10] This delayed production of season two of Spartacus: Blood and Sand.[10] Whitfield died of non-Hodgkin Lymphoma on 11 September 2011.

The actor’s manager, Sam Maydew, and Andy’s wife, Vashti, issued a statement confirming his death in Sydney, Australia.

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