Jun 08, 2012 be here now is an inspiring documentary and love story, about andy whitfield who put the same dedication he brought to his starring role in spartacus, into fighting life threatening cancer. Andy whitfield, the original star of starzs spartacus. Be here now is an inspiring documentary and love story, about andy whitfield who put the same dedication he brought to his starring role in spartacus, into fighting life threatening cancer. Blood and sand, passed away on sunday in sydney after suffering. Michael, his son, disclosed via a post on his social media page on wednesday night few hours after he passed away but did not mention what led to late hollywood icons death. 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. Ashur is an exgladiator in batiatus ludus and a central antagonist in the series. On a beautiful sunny sydney spring morning, surrounded by his family, in the arms. Jan 28, 2012 after a twoyear wait, starz premiered the second season of its original gladiator series, spartacus. The welshaustralian actor, who played the title role in the first season of spartacus. Shortly after completing the first season of spartacus. Andrew andy whitfield 17 october 1971 11 september 2011 was a welsh actor. Spartacus, determined to bring down roma, now leads a rebellion swelled by thousands of freed slaves.
Since then, he became batiatus errand boy, accompanying him into the city to aid in transactions or sometimes going alone for more private business. Roman leader gaius claudius glaber has died, and former rivals become rebel generals, joining the war against. Season three renewal for starz series november 7, 2011. Sep 12, 2011 spartacus actor andy whitfield has died, cnn has confirmed. Whitfield died on sunday in sydney, australia, 18 months after being diagnosed with non. It is with tremendous sadness that my brothers and i announce that kirk douglas left us today at the age of 103. Andy whitfield, the former star of starzs drama series spartacus. Blood and sand, died sunday of nonhodgkin lymphoma in sydney, his. Due to a conflict with crixus prior to blood and sand, he was crippled and forced to wear a brace on his right leg.
Be here now the andy whitfield story feature documentary. Blood and sand, died from nonhodgkins lymphoma at age 37 sunday in sydney, australia. Feb 05, 2020 in 1991, he received the writers guild of americas robert meltzer award for his commitment to ending the blacklist, and in 2012, he wrote a book, i am spartacus. Blood and sand died on sunday in sydney, australia. Spartacus star liam mcintyre describes what he took from. Andy whitfield 17 october 1971 11 september 2011 was a welsh actor. Kirk douglas, spartacus actor and hollywood icon, dead at 103. Season two debuts january 27th on starz november 5, 2011. Australian actor liam mcintyre took over the role this year. Blood and sand is the first season of american television series spartacus, which premiered on starz on january 22, 2010. Varro is the husband of aurelia, father of janus, and a friend to spartacus.
Blood and sand, the titular star, andy whitfield was diagnosed with nonhodgkin lymphoma. Andy whitfield of spartacus cancer death documentary. He rose from being a common recruit to becoming one of the more formidable gladiators in the ludus. Welsh actor andy whitfield, best known for his leading role in the starz television series spartacus. Kirk douglas and son michael the spartacus actors health had been in decline.
Spartacus star andy whitfield dead at 39 the marquee blog. Andy whitfield, star of the starz entertainment swordandsandal series spartacus, died in australia on sunday at the age of 39. Sep 12, 2011 the death of hollywood actor andy whitfield from nonhodgkin lymphoma has left fans stunned. Months after british actor andy whitfield pictured played the lead in spartacus, he succumbed to a rare form of cancer. Whitfield died of nonhodgkins lymphoma in sydney on sunday, his manager, sam maydew, told the associated press. Feb 05, 2020 kirk douglas died, his family announced on tuesday, february 5. Blood and sand, has died of nonhodgkin lymphoma, it was confirmed today. Sep 12, 2011 whitfield was preparing for the second season when he was diagnosed 18 months ago. Feb 09, 2018 john gavin, who appeared in douglas sirks imitation of life, alfred hitchcocks psycho and the epic spartacus, has died. The star, who was born in amlwch, wales, but moved to.
Sep 12, 2011 andy whitfield, the british star of us tv drama spartacus. Andy whitfield, the british star of us tv drama spartacus. Here his anguished widow tells of his shocking decline. Whitfield was still alive when mcintyre was chosen, and he gave his blessing despite mcintyre being ten years younger than he was, and underweight for the role.
Starz will air the prequel series, titled spartacus. Spartacus actor andy whitfields cancer battle documented in be. Whitfield died of nonhodgkin lymphoma in sydney, new south wales, australia, on 11 september 2011, 18 months after his initial cancer. He studied construction at sheffield hallam university in england. After months of clashing swords and seeking vengeance, andy whitfield the chiseled gladiator from tvs spartacus. Kirk douglas, golden age hollywood icon and spartacus actor. Kirk douglas, renowned american actor who acted in the 1960 classic spartacus, has passed on. Britishborn actor andy whitfield, star of the tv series spartacus. He was an actor, known for spartacus 2010, gabriel 2007 and spartacus. His unexpected death midway through season 1 is widely considered a turning point in the series.
He was best known for his leading role in the starz television series spartacus. He moved to australia in 1999 to work as a construction. In 1996 he suffered a stroke but recovered most of his faculties. And it introduced liam mcintyre, who picked up the title role after star. When the actor s 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. On june 4, 2012, starz announced the third and final season, titled spartacus. The cause was nonhodgkins lymphoma, his wife, vashti, said.
Dan feuerriegel seasons 1 3 as agron a german gladiator who was sold to batiatus ludus, he was the first to join spartacus in his revolt, where his brother duro died. Welsh actor andy whitfield, famous for playing the title role in starz drama spartacus. How could my big, strong tv star husband just wither away. Andy whitfield, who starred in the television series spartacus. Two other passengers were killed and kirk was left with a terrible back injury. Feb 05, 2020 a stalwart of hollywoods golden age, iconic actor kirk douglas has died at the age of 103. Andy whitfield, the breakout actor in the hit tv series, spartacus.
Inside spartacus star andy whitfields brave final fight against cancer. To the world, he was a legend, an actor from the golden age of movies who lived well into his golden years, a. The muscled actor succumbed to nonhodgkins lymphoma, a type of. Australian actor liam mcintyre has been named the new star of the starz drama series, which became a breakout. Spartacus tv series 201020 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Blood and sand ended the first season exhausted with an aching back. Varro is a gladiator in the house of batiatus duringspartacus. Whitfield died of nonhodgkin lymphoma in sydney, australia, on 11 september 2011, 18 months after his initial cancer diagnosis. He died on september 11, 2011 in sydney, new south wales, australia. Actor kirk douglas, who starred in spartacus and paths of glory, died on feb.
Blood and sand know whitfield as the titular gladiator. Liam mcintyre replaces andy whitfield in spartacus tv guide. The series was inspired by the historical figure of spartacus played by andy whitfield, a thracian gladiator who from 73 to 71 bc led a major slave uprising against the roman republic. Widow of spartacus star actor reveals the heartache. Actor andy whifield, who portrayed the titular character in the starz tv series,spartacus, blood and sand died in sydney australia on. Welshborn actor who starred in us cable tv series spartacus. According to the new york times, the 39yearold passed away on sunday in sydney, australia from nonhodgkins lymphoma. Liam mcintyre is the new spartacus, to succeed andy whitfield. Jan 17, 2011 production on the second season of spartacus is slated to resume by spring. The producers put production of the second season on hold, while andy whitfield underwent medical tr. A thracian warrior, enlisted by the romans to fight, has his. Actor andy whifield, who portrayed the titular character in the starz tv series, spartacus, blood and sand died in sydney australia on. Jan 17, 2011 the search for a replacement of cancerstricken spartacus star andy whitfield is over. Jun 23, 2012 months after british actor andy whitfield pictured played the lead in spartacus, he succumbed to a rare form of cancer.
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