Spartacus: Blood and Sand star Andy Whitfield has been diagnosed with treatable Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, according to Starz Entertainment. The actor, who plays the title character, is beginning treatment immediately in New Zealand. “I’m receiving excellent care, and am feeling strong, positive and determined with an army of support behind me,” Whitfield said in a release. Because of the actor’s treatment schedule, shooting on the second season of the Starz Original series will be postponed.
Mar 9
2010
04:17 AM ET
'Spartacus' actor Andy Whitfield diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
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Feel better soon, andy!!!!
Thinking about you!
sorry to hear that, prayers for him and his family for speedy recover. Love his new show.
I love this show!!! Hope everything is better soon!
Get well Andy, we love your show!!!
I AM PRAYING FOR YOU .TAKE OF YOURSELF I AM LOOKING FORWARD FOR YOUR RETURN.I LOVE WATCHING THAT SHOW;BUT ENJOY WATCHING YOU OPPS,,,, I ALMOST FORGOT I AM MARRIED {;>) & SO ARE YOU
GET WELL SOON
OPPS …THATS TAKE CARE OF YOUR SELF[I WAS LOOKING AT THE SERIES ;REALLY AND DID NOT LOOK OVER WHAT I WROTED….GOD CHANGES THINGS…
this is my favorite show on tv i love it so much i have all the episodes to watch back over i wish you well andy and may god bless you i’ll say a pray for you till all is well
BEST SHOW ON TV PERIOD!
GET WELL ANDY!
Ditto
Get well soon Andy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I can only imagine how scary this must be for all of you (wife, and kids) from what little I know of you, you seem to be an amazing person… and we’re gonna want to keep you around for a while longer. Looking forward to season two! Much love.
Hope you smack this down Andy. Get well soon man… Spartacus B&S rocks cause of you mate… God bless you!
Andy I love your show it is the best.I will say a prayer for you everyday till we here the news your ok and back on the show.
love the show isnt going to work out for you. hope and pray for you day by day for you to get better. your a new idol in my life and i really want you back on your feet and strong as ever! get better
OMG Andy we all miss the show…..well mainly YOU!!! But we do hope your feeling better as the days go by, but this whole nonsense of placing another actor is ridiculous! The show will NOT be the same without you!!! Can’t wait for the 2nd season. Many blessings and prayers!!!
We love you Andy!!!!!
love the show it not going to be same without you my prayer are with you ,get better …lots luv
Get well soon Andy we are waiting for you in the season II