Mar
10
Spartacus star, Andy Whitfield diagnosed with cancer
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[HMG] – Andy Whitfield, who plays the mythical lead in the Starz breakout hit, ‘Spartacus: Blood and Sand’ has been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and production has been halted at once.
Detected during a routine medical check-up required for insurance before the show’s second season began shooting later this month in New Zealand, the 38-year old actor is said to be in minimal danger as the disease was caught early and treatment at this stage has proven highly successful.
“I’m receiving excellent care, and am feeling strong, positive and determined, with an army of support behind me.” Andy has since told reporters.
And this awful news comes just two months after Michael C. Hall got the all-clear from his brush with Hodgkins. But the cable network is standing four-square behind Andy;
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Andy,” Chris Albrecht, President and CEO of Starz told the Huff Post. “His health, of course, is our primary concern, and he has our complete support during this difficult time.”
Non-Hogkin Lymphoma is caused by abnormal growth in the body’s white blood cells. The range of treatments include radiation, chemotherapy and in some cases even stem-cell transplant is used. Around 65,000 people (Read more...)