Andy Whitfield Spartacus's dies

Andy Whitfield Spartacus's dies
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SPARTACUS star Andy Whitfield has died aged 39 after an 18 month battle with cancer.

The dad-of-two, who was born in Amlwch, Wales, but moved to Sydney in 1999, died in his wife's arms yesterday.

In a statement grieving widow, Vashti, paid a moving tribute to her 'beautiful young warrior'.

She said: "On a beautiful sunny Sydney spring morning, surrounded by his family, in the arms of his loving wife, our beautiful young warrior Andy Whitfield lost his 18 month battle with lymphoma cancer.

"He passed peacefully surrounded by love. Thank you to all his fans whose love and support have helped carry him to this point.

"He will be remembered as the inspiring, courageous and gentle man, father and husband he was."

Andy's colleagues on sex and sandals epic Spartacus: Blood and Sand expressed their grief on Twitter.

Director Steven DeKnight wrote: "No words to express the depth of such a loss. You will be deeply missed, my brother."

Chris Albrecht, president and CEO of US network Starz, which made Spartacus: Blood and Sand, added: "We were fortunate to have worked with Andy in Spartacus and came to know that 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."

The actor appeared in all 13 episodes of the Roman epic's first series which aired in 2010.

He discovered he was suffering from non-Hodgkin lymphoma just ahead of shooting on the show's second series.

Bosses opted to produce a prequel, Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, while Andy received treatment for the disease.

After his condition worsened it was announced Liam McIntyre would take over the role of gladiator Spartacus.

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