I usually do not get emotional over hearing of an actor/celebrity passing, I say ' how terrible' and move on with my own dramas.
However I actually did get upset over this, as in 'lump in the throat' deal. Andy Whitfield was only 39, he had a wife and two small children. He was diagnosed 18 months ago with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. He thought he had it licked, he even began training for season 2 of Spartacus.
The cancer returned.
It was a losing battle.
He was virtually unknown when cast in this Starz series, but he brought such a fierce vulnerability to the role, that it stays with you past the viewing of the series. He also seemed like a genuinely nice guy.
Born in Wales, he moved to Australia in the '90's did some modeling and acting. Spartacus was his big break.
I think what caused the lump in the throat was this statement from his wife:
"On a beautiful sunny Sydney 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," the statement said. "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."
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