Andy Whitfield Of Spartacus: Blood And Sand Has Died!

Actor Andy Whitfield, who starred in the gladiator-period drama series "Spartacus: Blood and Sand", has passed away Sunday (Sept. 11, 2011) after battling non-Hodgkin lymphoma. He was 37 years-old.

Andy Whitfield not returning to ‘Spartacus’ due to recurrence of Cancer

Actor Andy Whitfield, who plays Spartacus in the Starz series "Spartacus: Blood and Sand", will not be returning to the series for a second season because he is now facing another battle. Reportedly, Whitfield experienced a return of his cancer and aggressive treatment is needed.