Andy Withfield Died

Bad, bad, bad news today, people. I'm extremely sad to inform you that Andy Whitfield has died last night :(( Wonderfully charismatic, stunningly handsome star of SPARTACUS BLOOD AND SAND who always seemed so warm, kind and polite has died from cancer in Sydney this morning in the arms of his loving wife as "Daily Mai"l reports.

As you know, talented young New Zealand actor 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. It was thought that he would then resume the shooting of the second season of SPARTACUS show, which became a worldwide hit in its premiere season, but the cancer returned later on and Andy had to continue with a more aggressive treatment. He left the show then and was replaced by a new actor.