Andy Whitfield Cancer Update 2011

Spartacus star Andy Whitfield cancer update 2011. In March 2010 it was reported that Andy Whitfield, born in Wales and a resident of Australia, had been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and beginning treatment immediately in New Zealand.


Andy Whitfield Cancer Update 2011: Andy Whitfield starred in the 2010 television series Spartacus: Blood and Sand, which is filmed in New Zealand. Whitfield played the part of Spartacus, a soldier condemned to fight as a gladiator and who ultimately leads a rebellion against the Third Servile War. Andy Whitfield will not be returning to the Starz series for a second season, due to a recurrence of cancer that will require aggressive treatment, the network has announced.

Andy Whitfield Battling Cancer

Andy Whitfield is in battle but this fight will be the biggest of his life as he undergoes a second aggressive treatment for his non-Hodgkin lymphoma cancer. The 36-year-old Andy Whitfield has been battling non-Hodgkin's lymphoma cancer, forcing him to drop out of the Starz series in September. Liam McIntyre was recently announced as Whitfield's replacement as the titular gladiator. "Our hearts and prayers are with Andy and his family during this difficult time," said Starz President and CEO Chris Albrecht. "Andy Whitfield is not only an incredible actor whose portrayal of Spartacus made an indelible impression on Starz audiences, he is also an amazing human being whose courage, strength and grace in the face of adversity have inspired all of us." The second season managed to continue that trend, despite the loss of charismatic lead actor Andy Whitfield. While the star’s unfortunate non-Hodgkin lymphoma cancer diagnosis forced the series to improvise a prequel series, creator Steven S.

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