The 39-years-old star in Spartacus: Blood and Sand, Andy Whitfield was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma in March 2010, while preparing for the second season. Two months later, he was declared cancer-free after completing treatment.
During the start of the second season back in September 2010, there was an announcement that Andy Whitfield would be leaving the series to resume his treatment. This was, ofcourse, a weird situation as he was declared cancer-free a few months earlier.
Unfortunately, from the day he got diagnosed, everything just went all down hill. Sadly, he died from this awfull disease yesterday in Sydney, Australia. He was 39 years-old, that's just way too young!
Whitfield's wife Vashti, covered with sadness had a statement saying Andy whom she called "a beautiful young warrior" died on a "Sunny Sydney morning in the arms of his loving wife". I'm not really sure how she handles it, but in my eyes she is a warrior too!
Lastly i would like to share this beautiful statement from Starz president and CEO Chris Albrecht, which made me pink away a tear. Albrecht said, "We are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend and colleague, Andy Whitfield. 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."
Now this story, made me a bit sad. However, i think everyone is dealing really well with it, probably because they already seen it coming since the day he got diagnosed. I hope everyone will remind him as Albrecht mentioned "an inspiration to all of us".
