'Spartacus' Star Andy Whitfield Dies of Lymphoma at 39

La (AP) Andy Whitfield, who performed the title role within the hit cable series "Spartacus: Bloodstream and Sand," has died at 39, based on reps and family.Whitfield died Sunday in Sydney, Australia, 18 several weeks after he was identified with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, manager Mike Maydew told the Connected Press."On the beautiful sunny Sydney spring morning, encircled by his family, within the arms of his loving wife, our beautiful youthful warrior Andy Whitfield lost his 18 month fight with lymphoma cancer," Whitfield's wife Vashti stated inside a statement. "He passed quietly encircled by love. Thanks to any or all his fans whose love and support have help carry him until now. He'll be appreciated as the inspiring, courageous and gentle guy, father and husband he was."Andy Whitfield who had been born in Wales and gone to live in Australia in 1999 would be a virtual unknown when he was cast because the legendary Thracian slave in "Spartacus," a job made famous by Kirk Douglas within the 1960 Stanley Kubrick film.The series demonstrated an outbreak hit for that Starz network making waves using its graphic violence and sexuality.Whitfield made an appearance in most 13 instances of the very first season that broadcast this year, and was planning to shoot the 2nd when he was identified with cancer.While awaiting Whitfield's treatment and expected recovery, the network created a six-part prequel, "Spartacus: Gods from the Arena," that broadcast captured with merely a brief voice-over in the actor.However in The month of january after Whitfield's condition increased worse, the network introduced that another Australian actor, Liam McIntyre, would take within the role."We're deeply saddened by losing our dear friend and friend, Andy Whitfield," Starz Leader and Boss Chris Albrecht stated inside a statement Sunday evening. "I was fortunate to possess labored with Andy in 'Spartacus' and found realize that the guy who performed a champion on-screen seemed to be a champion in the own existence."Whitfield's previous credits incorporated looks about the Australian Television shows "Packed towards the Rafters" and "McLeod's Kids."Copyright 2011 Connected Press. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. By Andrew Dalton September 12, 2011 PHOTO CREDIT Karl Walter/Getty Images La (AP) Andy Whitfield, who performed the title role within the hit cable series "Spartacus: Bloodstream and Sand," has died at 39, based on reps and family.Whitfield died Sunday in Sydney, Australia, 18 several weeks after he was identified with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, manager Mike Maydew told the Connected Press."On the beautiful sunny Sydney spring morning, encircled by his family, within the arms of his loving wife, our beautiful youthful warrior Andy Whitfield lost his 18 month fight with lymphoma cancer," Whitfield's wife Vashti stated inside a statement. "He passed quietly encircled by love. Thanks to any or all his fans whose love and support have help carry him until now. He'll be appreciated because the inspiring, courageous and gentle guy, father and husband he was."Andy Whitfield who had been born in Wales and gone to live in Australia in 1999 would be a virtual unknown when he was cast because the legendary Thracian slave in "Spartacus," a job made famous by Kirk Douglas within the 1960 Stanley Kubrick film.The series demonstrated an outbreak hit for that Starz network making waves using its graphic violence and sexuality.Whitfield made an appearance in most 13 instances of the very first season that broadcast this year, and was planning to shoot the 2nd when he was identified with cancer.While awaiting Whitfield's treatment and expected recovery, the network created a six-part prequel, "Spartacus: Gods from the Arena," that broadcast captured with merely a brief voice-over in the actor.However in The month of january after Whitfield's condition increased worse, the network introduced that another Australian actor, Liam McIntyre, would dominate the role."We're deeply saddened by losing our dear friend and friend, Andy Whitfield," Starz Leader and Boss Chris Albrecht stated inside a statement Sunday evening. "I was fortunate to possess labored with Andy in 'Spartacus' and found realize that the guy who performed a champion on-screen seemed to be a champion in the own existence."Whitfield's previous credits incorporated looks about the Australian Television shows "Packed towards the Rafters" and "McLeod's Kids."Copyright 2011 Connected Press. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.