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Andy Whitfield, known for his role in "Spartacus: Blood and Sand," passed away on September 11, 2011, battling stage IV non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

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Sydney, Australia

Who
Andy Whitfield, Vashti Whitfield (wife), Jesse (son), Indigo (daughter), Liam McIntyre (actor), Aharon Tsaturyan (author)
What
Andy Whitfield, known for his role in "Spartacus: Blood and Sand," passed away on September 11, 2011, battling stage IV non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:54:49 GMT · 4h 9m ago
Where
Sydney, Australia ·
Why
Whitfield was diagnosed in March 2010 with stage IV non-Hodgkin lymphoma, which relapsed after initial remission and ultimately led to his death 18 months later.
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The passing of "Spartacus" actor Andy Whitfield from cancer in 2011 highlights the human toll of aggressive lymphoma and underscores the importance of cancer awareness.

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  1. Culture & Industry4h 9m ago
    Andy Whitfield, star of "Spartacus: Blood and Sand," was diagnosed with stage IV non-Hodgkin lymphoma in March 2010.
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    Andy Whitfield, known for his role in "Spartacus: Blood and Sand," passed away on September 11, 2011, battling stage IV non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
  3. Culture & Industry4h 9m ago
    Andy Whitfield, known for his role in "Spartacus: Blood and Sand," died on September 11, 2011, in Sydney, Australia, at the age of 39, 18 months after being diagnosed with stage IV non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
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