Sad news for Spartacus fans.

[Malificence]

Andy Whitfiled, who played Spartacus in Blood and sand, has died from Cancer at the age of 39. He leaves a wife and two children. Such a beautiful man, such a great shame.

[NoHunIntended]

Just heard. Really really sad. :( He was beautiful. RIP. Too young.

[paulapantsdown]

Oh thats terrible . He was a really good actor, and so beautiful.

[southeastastra]

blimey how awful :(

[ScarlettIsWalking]

OMG no
R.I.P

[TwoIfBySea]

The statement released by his wife was beautiful.

[LDNmummy]

DH told me today, we are both big fans of the show and it is just so sad to hear of anyone dying so young

[DoingTheBestICan]

RIP,what an amazing man who sounds like he was truly loved,life can be incredibley cruel sometimes.

My thoughts are with his family & friends at this very sad time.