Andy Whitfield: Spartacus: Blood and Sand Star Dies at 39

Andy Whitfield was a Welsh actor. Born on October 17, 1971, in Amlwch, Anglesey, he moved to Australia in 1999 after studying civil engineering at Sheffield Hallam University.

He starred as the title role in Starz's Spartacus: Blood and Sand (2010). He had earlier appeared in Australian TV series including All Saints and Packed to the Rafters and in the film Gabriel.

He was diagnosed with stage IV non-Hodgkin lymphoma in March 2010. After a relapse he left the series, and Liam McIntyre took over the role. Whitfield died in Sydney, Australia, on September 11, 2011, at age 39. His story was told in the documentary Be Here Now.

Achievements: Title role in Spartacus: Blood and Sand.

Birth: October 17, 1971 - Amlwch, Anglesey, Wales.

Profession: Actor.

Interesting Facts: The documentary Be Here Now followed his fight with cancer.