Andy Whitfield Cancer

British-born actor Andy Whitfield, star of the TV series Spartacus: Blood and Sand, has died of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, it was confirmed today.

The star, who was born in Amlwch, Wales, but moved to Sydney in 1999, lost his 18-month battle with the disease on a 'sunny Sydney morning in the arms of his loving wife (Vashti),' she said in a statement.

The actor, who was 39, was diagnosed with stage 1 of the disease in March 2010, but was declared cancer-free two months later after beginning treatment immediately in New Zealand.

The actor's Spartacus co-star, Lucy Lawless, also paid tribute to him on her website, saying he was a 'gentle man who never had a bad world about anyone'.

However, the cancer returned in September of that year and he was advised to resume 'aggressive treatment'.

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Andy Whitfield's relationship with Vashti Whitfield ended when Andy Whitfield died on September 11, 2011.

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Andy Whitfield heads the cast of "Spartacus: Blood and Sand," a Starz original action-adventure drama series, set in the brutal Roman gladiator era. Against all odds, Spartacus's rebellious instincts, his intense love for his wife and his powerful fighting skills drive him to survive and win near-impossible battles. Whitfield himself describes Spartacus as having a dangerous edge, being "a beast with a heart" and a fire that burns within.

Tapert describes as a worldwide search for a talented actor who has so far flown under Hollywood's radar, but who after Spartacus will be highly sought after.

Although a newcomer to U.S. audiences, Whitfield has performed with acclaim in numerous Australian drama series, including "McLeod's Daughters," "Packed to the Rafters," "The Strip" and "Out of the Blue."

He starred as Gabriel, the archangel fighting to bring light to purgatory in "Gabriel," a performance which earned him a best newcomer nomination at the Filmink Awards. "Gabriel," directed by Shane Abbess, was nominated for the Australian Film Institute Award for best visual effects and was one of Australia's highest grossing films of 2007. He recently wrapped shooting Australian suspense thriller "The Clinic," directed by James Rabbitts.

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