Andy Whitfield dies at age 39

nasune · Sep 12, 2011

Andy Whitfield, whose impressive physique didn't hurt his lead performance in the Starz series "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" has died in his home country of Australia after a battle with non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Whitfield was 39. In a statement provided to Associated Press, Whitfield's wife, Vashti, called her husband a "beautiful young warrior" who died on a "sunny morning" in the "arms of his loving wife." Whitfield -- who was born in Wales and lived in Australia -- was a virtual unknown when he was cast as the title hero in "Spartacus," a hit original series for the Starz network that was known for its graphic violence and sexuality. Whitfield was preparing for the show's second season when he was diagnosed 18 months ago. And in January, the network announced that another Australian actor, Liam McIntyre, would take over the series' lead role. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend and colleague, Andy Whitfield,” said Starz president and CEO Chris Albrecht. “We were fortunate to have worked with Andy in 'Spartacus' and came to know that the man who played a champion on-screen was also a champion in his own life. Andy was an inspiration to all of us as he faced this very personal battle with courage, strength and grace. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. He will live on in the hearts of his family, friends and fans.[/p]

Bit sad really, I didn't really like Spartacus, but I liked him in Gabriel.

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SamAsh07 · Sep 12, 2011

Never heard of him, but probably was a well-known actor, R.I.P

ProtoKun7 · Sep 12, 2011

So he played Spartacus?
Never seen it, bar the occasional ad.

[Insert joke about there now being more than one Spartacus]

Ace · Sep 12, 2011

It's a darn shame because the show is kickass. Hopefully it'll still be after Mr. Whitfeld's death, because the first season was a freaking blast.

adgloride · Sep 12, 2011

What a shame sparticus blood and sand never got another series with Andy Whitfield (It is doing with another actor). I think they started on the second series when he was clear and the cancer came back. I did enjoy the prequel of this though Sparticus gods of the arena how Crixus became a gladiator. Maybe goes a bit too far in what roman times were really like but well worth watching just for the incredible story lines. R.I.P.

nando · Sep 12, 2011

i read the title and was like "who the hell is that" - i clicked and i saw the pic and damn it, i like that show, plus he seemed like a decent guy. i didn't finish watching the prequel, it didn't grab me as much.

SamAsh07 · Sep 12, 2011

nando said:
i read the title and was like "who the hell is that" - i clicked and i saw the pic and damn it, i like that show, plus he seemed like a decent guy. i didn't finish watching the prequel, it didn't grab me as much.

I see there are many people like me, who don't remember actors names, only faces

I only remember a handful.

Zetta_x · Sep 12, 2011

SamAsh07 said:
nando said:

i read the title and was like "who the hell is that" - i clicked and i saw the pic and damn it, i like that show, plus he seemed like a decent guy. i didn't finish watching the prequel, it didn't grab me as much.

Click to expand...

I see there are many people like me, who don't remember actors names, only faces

I only remember a handful.

It's hard to remember an actors name when they always use different names. I never watch the credits and I almost never care to look up their real name.

I watched all of season 1 sparticus from 6PM to 6-7 AM one day; epic show

SamAsh07 · Sep 12, 2011

Zetta_x said:
SamAsh07 said:

nando said:

i read the title and was like "who the hell is that" - i clicked and i saw the pic and damn it, i like that show, plus he seemed like a decent guy. i didn't finish watching the prequel, it didn't grab me as much.

Click to expand...

I see there are many people like me, who don't remember actors names, only faces

I only remember a handful.

Click to expand...

It's hard to remember an actors name when they always use different names. I never watch the credits and I almost never care to look up their real name.

I watched all of season 1 sparticus from 6PM to 6-7 AM one day; epic show

Same here, never bother with credits unless I know from internet reviews & people's comments that there is secret ending/trailer etc etc.

Only actors I remember are the ones WORTH remembering, like DiCaprio, Christian Bale, Robert Downey Jr., Samuel L Jackson, Vin Diesel, Heath Ledger (R.I.P

) etc

DarkStriker · Sep 12, 2011

The dood in Freddiew's video died! Rest In Peace. Was one of the most awesome video Freddiew has ever made!

SamAsh07 · Sep 12, 2011

DarkStriker said:
The dood in Freddiew's video died! Rest In Peace. Was one of the most awesome video Freddiew has ever made!

Whaaaat, I never saw him in Freddiew videos, can you link me?

Satangel · Sep 12, 2011

Shame for the guy, I liked his performance in Spartacus. Spartacus has just began airing here in Belgium, I really like it so far!
RIP man.

Valwin · Sep 12, 2011

Who?

no offence but is the person is not known dont post him

Guild McCommunist · Sep 12, 2011

Valwin said:
Who?

no offence but is the person is not known dont post him

He is known.

Just because you don't know who he is doesn't mean he's not known.

SamAsh07 · Sep 12, 2011

Guild McCommunist said:
Valwin said:

Who?

no offence but is the person is not known dont post him

Click to expand...

He is known.

Just because you don't know who he is doesn't mean he's not known.

Lol epic pwn

Gahars · Sep 12, 2011

I haven't watched any of his work, but it's still sad to see a promising actor in the midst of a successful career die of such a terrible affliction.

machomuu · Sep 12, 2011

I don't really care about his acting career, he was young and didn't deserve it.

pistone · Sep 13, 2011

i dont know who it was
but still it was only 39 and i heard it was a good actor
R.I.P

Chhotu uttam · Sep 13, 2011

Poor guy,he was 39 and he died.

R.I.P.

gokujr1000 · Sep 13, 2011

First Uncle Ben and now Spartacus? What a week...

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