Sep 12, 2011 actor andy whifield, who portrayed the titular character in the starz tv series,spartacus, blood and sand died in sydney australia on sunday after an 18month battle with nonhodgkin lymphoma. The 39yearold actor is survived by his wife and two children. The renowned actor and father of michael douglas died on wednesday, february 5, 2020. Blood and sand, died of nonhodgkins lymphoma in his home country of australia yesterday. Kirk douglas, golden age hollywood icon and spartacus actor. Roman leader gaius claudius glaber has died, and former rivals become rebel generals, joining the war against the empire. Widow of spartacus star actor reveals the heartache. This mishmash of candid behindthescenes shots shows the actors enjoying themselves hamming it up between takes, along with the bloopers, and the. Australian actor liam mcintyre has been named the new star.
Whitfield was preparing for the second season when he was diagnosed 18 months ago. Blood and sand, died sunday of nonhodgkin lymphoma in sydney, his manager sam maydew told the associated press. Spartacus actor andy whitfield has died, cnn has confirmed. Blood and sand until he was forced to leave the show to battle cancer. Blood and sand, the titular star, andy whitfield was diagnosed with nonhodgkin lymphoma. Welsh actor andy whitfield, best known for his leading role in the starz television series spartacus. Inside spartacus star andy whitfields brave final fight against cancer. Whitfield died of nonhodgkins lymphoma in sydney on sunday, his manager, sam maydew, told the associated press. But i wanted to explore the primary texts for the end of spartacus. Sep 12, 2011 spartacus actor andy whitfield has died, cnn has confirmed. Sep 12, 2011 whitfield was preparing for the second season when he was diagnosed 18 months ago.
He studied construction at sheffield hallam university in england. Fans of starz entertainments original drama spartacus. Kirk douglas, golden age hollywood icon and spartacus. When it was revealed that andy whitfield had to drop out of the spartacus series due to his battle. Ross in bonnie and clyde 1967, died at the age of 80 at ronald reagan ucla.
To the world, he was a legend, an actor from the golden age of movies who lived well into his golden years, a humanitarian. When the actors cancer recurred and he later died on september 11, 2011,34 starz had actor liam mcintyre take on the role of spartacus in the second season titled spartacus. Andy whitfield was the actor who played spartacus in spartacus. Andy whitfield spartacus wiki bio, cause of death, wife. Spartacus actor andy whitfields cancer battle documented. The spartacus star, who was one of the last surviving actors from hollwyoods golden age, starred in more than 90 movies and television shows since beginning his career in the 1940s. Spartacus, determined to bring down roma, now leads a rebellion swelled by thousands of freed slaves.
Feb 05, 2020 a stalwart of hollywoods golden age, iconic actor kirk douglas has died at the age of 103. He died on september 11, 2011 in sydney, new south wales, australia. Blood and sand, died yesterday in sydney, australia where he had lived since 1999. Andy whitfield of spartacus cancer death documentary. Blood and sand, passed away in 2011 at the age of 39 after a long battle with non. Blood and sand died on sunday in sydney, australia. Blood and sand know whitfield as the titular gladiator. Liam mcintyre is the new spartacus, to succeed andy. The star, who was born in amlwch, wales, but moved to. Widow of spartacuss andy whitfield says seeing documentary.
Shortly after completing the first season of spartacus. Whitfield enjoyed critical and ratings success on spartacus first season in 2010 after playing the titular gladiator. The producers put production of the second season on hold, while andy whitfield underwent medical tr. Feb 09, 2018 john gavin, who appeared in douglas sirks imitation of life, alfred hitchcocks psycho and the epic spartacus, has died.
Sep 12, 2011 it is our sad duty to report that andy whitfield, the original star of spartacus. Blood and sand ended the first season exhausted with an aching back. Spartacus actor andy whitfields cancer battle documented in be here now the spartacus actor died in 2011. Andy whitfield was born on october 17, 1971 in amlwch, anglesey, wales. She is a former house slave serving lucretia in the house of batiatus. After months of clashing swords and seeking vengeance, andy whitfield the chiseled gladiator from tvs spartacus. Australian actor liam mcintyre took over the role this year.
Actor died a month before turning 40 in september 2011 after an 18month battle with nonhodgkins lymphoma he had just found international fame in the television remake of spartacus. Feb 05, 2020 kirk douglas, an icon of hollywoods golden age and star of such films as spartacus, the bad and the beautiful and champion has died. Mar 06, 2019 his biggest success was in the title role in spartacus. She helps spartacus during his uprising, becomes a fighter and later becomes his lover during the beginning stages of third servile war. Andy whitfield, star of the starz entertainment swordandsandal series spartacus, died in australia on sunday at the age of 39. Spartacus actor andy whitfields cancer battle documented in be. Original spartacus andy whitfield died in 2011 from nonhodgkins lymphoma, and australian actor liam mcintyre stepped into his sandals to take up arms as commander of the newly freed slaves. Andy whitfield, the welshborn actor who played the lead role in the tv series spartacus. Blood and sand having rushed to get this season after finishing gods of the arena i found that this season didnt disappoint. Jun 25, 2012 after months of clashing swords and seeking vengeance, andy whitfield the chiseled gladiator from tvs spartacus. A year and a half ago whitfield was diagnosed with nonhodgkin lymphoma cancer, a rare form of lymphoma cancer. Australian actor liam mcintyre has been named the new star of the starz drama series, which became a breakout. Little is known about him beyond the events of the war, and surviving historical accounts are sometimes contradictory.
Blood and sand, has died of nonhodgkin lymphoma, it was confirmed today. Apr 08, 2016 spartacus actor andy whitfields cancer battle documented in be here now the spartacus actor died in 2011. He moved to australia in 1999 to work as a construction. Whitfield was a relatively unknown actor when he was chosen for the lead role in the starz series spartacus. John gavin, who appeared in douglas sirks imitation of life, alfred hitchcocks psycho and the epic spartacus, has died. Sep 12, 2011 andy whitfield, the british star of us tv drama spartacus. He was an actor, known for spartacus 2010, gabriel 2007 and spartacus.
Liam mcintyre is the new spartacus, to succeed andy whitfield. Blood and sand, died from nonhodgkins lymphoma at age 37 sunday in sydney, australia. Mira is one of batiatus slaves and as such wears the normal raglike attire of a slave, allowed to wear no jewelry and dressed in only. He was best known for his leading role in the starz television series spartacus. Britishborn actor andy whitfield, star of the tv series spartacus. Blood and sand ended the first season exhausted with. On a beautiful sunny sydney spring morning, surrounded by his family, in the arms. Andy whitfield lost his battle with lymphoma cancer after 18 months. He studied construction at sheffield hallam university, england and worked in lidcombe, new south wales, australia as an engineer before settling in sydney in 1999. This season is sadder than gods of the arena, and its leant even more sadness by the tragic passing of the lead actor. Jan 17, 2011 the search for a replacement of cancerstricken spartacus star andy whitfield is over.
The cause was nonhodgkins lymphoma, his wife, vashti, said. According to the new york times, the 39yearold passed away on sunday in sydney, australia from nonhodgkins lymphoma. A stalwart of hollywoods golden age, iconic actor kirk douglas has died at the age of 103. May, 2016 ready to have your illusions of spartacus ruined. Spartacus star andy whitfield dead at 39 the marquee blog. Andy whitfield, the british star of us tv drama spartacus. Vashti whitfield hopes her husbands death leaves a lasting legacy. Actor andy whifield, who portrayed the titular character in the starz tv series, spartacus, blood and sand died in sydney australia on. The account of the demise of spartacus comes from appian, the civil wars 1. His son michael told people, it is with tremendous sadness that my brothers and i announce that kirk douglas left us today at the age of 103. Spartacus star andy whitfield dead at 39 the marquee. It is a story of the thracian gladiator who led a slave uprising against the roman republic.
Whitfield died of nonhodgkin lymphoma in sydney, new south wales, australia, on 11 september 2011, 18 months after his initial cancer. It is our sad duty to report that andy whitfield, the original star of spartacus. Andy whitfield 17 october 1971 11 september 2011 was a welsh actor. Andy whitfield, who starred in the television series spartacus. Kirk douglas, an icon of hollywoods golden age and star of such films as spartacus, the bad and the beautiful and champion has died.
According to the new york times, the 39yearold passed away on. Sep 12, 2011 andy whitfield, who starred in the television series spartacus. Blood and sand, passed away on sunday in sydney after suffering. Actor andy whitfield, who starred in the successful television series spartacus. It is with tremendous sadness that my brothers and i announce that kirk douglas left us today at the age of 103, son michael douglas said in a statement published by people. It is the legacy of their father andy, who died aged 39 last september after an 18 month battle with nonhodgkins lymphoma, a cancer of the. Andrew andy whitfield 17 october 1971 11 september 2011 was a welsh actor. This show is amazingblood and sex and just an amazing storyline the dialogue is believable the actors are all sooo damn hottt and yeah i love this show totally recommend this is by far the best season with the original actor as spartacus but the other 2. The oscarnominated actor, best known for portraying the role of c. The muscled actor succumbed to nonhodgkins lymphoma, a type of. Blood and sand period drama, died on sunday of nonhodgkin lymphoma. Jun 23, 2012 months after british actor andy whitfield pictured played the lead in spartacus, he succumbed to a rare form of cancer.
Andy whitfield, the original star of starzs spartacus. Actor andy whitfield, seen here in january 2010, has died at the age of 39. Actor andy whifield, who portrayed the titular character in the starz tv series,spartacus, blood and sand died in sydney australia on sunday after an. The welshaustralian actor, who played the title role in the first season of spartacus. When the actors cancer recurred and he later died on september 11, 2011, starz had actor liam mcintyre take on the role of spartacus in the second season titled spartacus. Blood and sand, has died at age 39, according to his family. Here his anguished widow tells of his shocking decline. Andy whitfield, the former star of starzs drama series spartacus. Blood and sand andy whitfield was born on october 17, 1971 in amlwch, anglesey, wales. The search for a replacement of cancerstricken spartacus star andy whitfield is over. To the world, he was a legend, an actor from the golden age of movies who lived well into his golden years, a. Andy, who shot to fame in 2010 on tv series spartacus. Whitfield died on sunday in sydney, australia, 18 months after being diagnosed with non.
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