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Culture & Industry2h 51m ago

Andy Whitfield, star of "Spartacus: Blood and Sand," was diagnosed with stage IV non-Hodgkin lymphoma in March 2010.

Sydney, Australia

Who
Andy Whitfield, Vashti Whitfield
What
Andy Whitfield, star of "Spartacus: Blood and Sand," was diagnosed with stage IV non-Hodgkin lymphoma in March 2010.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:54:49 GMT · 2h 51m ago
Where
Sydney, Australia ·
Why
The diagnosis of stage IV non-Hodgkin lymphoma interrupted Whitfield's rising Hollywood career.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

Whitfield's battle with cancer, documented in "Be Here Now: The Andy Whitfield Story," brought public awareness to lymphoma and the human side of aggressive illness, affecting national dialogue around cancer treatment and support.

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    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.
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    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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