He gained fame mainly through his participation in the american television series spartacus. After he succumbs to nonhodgkins lymphoma sunday, people paid tribute on twitter. Who played spartacus the best andy whitfield or liam mcintyre. His training sessions for spartacus were very rich and varied, so that the actor could get into that spectacular body shape he possessed in the role of spartacus. Now, the spartacus stars widow, vashti whitfield, has opened up about looking for love again as. When the second season was ready to begin filming, andy was diagnosed with a recurrence of the cancer he had previously defeated. The beloved wife of actor andy whitfield has tearfully recalled the brave spartacus stars final words to his kids. His parents robert and pat whitfield then moved to australia in 1999 with his sibling laura. What i like about this tribute book is how heartfelt the messages are. Buy tribute, to andy whitfield 19712011 by irena kyd isbn. It is hard to believe that it has been eight years since spartacus and his band of gladiators came to life on our television screens. This page was created to honor the memory of andy whitfield, engineer, gifted photographer, talented and brilliant actor, a gentle man, beautiful inside and out. Click here to read the men s health tribute to andy whitfield.
Rick jacobson, grady hall, jesse warn and michael hurst. Obviously, andy whitfield left an indelible mark on all. Transcript for be here now goes inside the life of andy whitfield a late stars powerful legacy, spartacus actor andy whitfields life is being celebrated in a new documentary. Whitfield brides series by rochelle alers goodreads. Unfortunately, he was soon diagnosed with nonhodgkins lymphoma and died just 18 months later. Widow of spartacus star andy whitfield says seeing documentary showing the final moments of actors life before he lost his cancer battle was confronting but. Andy whitfield list of movies and tv shows tv guide. The cause was nonhodgkins lymphoma, his wife, vashti, said. Be here now is an inspiring documentary and love story, about andy whitfield who put the same dedication he brought to his starring role in spartacus, into fighting life threatening cancer. Andrew andy whitfield 17 october 1971 11 september 2011 was a welsh actor.
Andy whitfields spartacus is idealistic, earnest, and easy to like. He was best known for his leading role in the starz television series spartacus. Lilibet foster is raising funds for be here now the andy whitfield story on kickstarter. Andy whitfield 17 october 1971 11 september 2011 was a welshaustralian actor. Andy whitfield was born on october 17, 1971 in amlwch, anglesey, wales. Andy whitfield spartacus actor remembered in film tribute be. Tribute, to andy whitfield 19712011 by kyd, irena amazon. Other characters are barefoot around him sometimes.
Whitfield died from nonhodgkin lymphoma on 11 september 2011 in sydney, new south wales. Favourite book of 2017 spartacus and me by vashti whitfield. Inspiring documentary about andy whitfield who put the same dedication he brought to his lead role in spartacus, into fighting cancer. Nov 01, 2016 spartacus actor andy whitfield left fans mourning when he passed away from cancer in 2011, and now the actors wife vashti whitfield has written about his battle and ongoing legacy in a book. Andy whitfield nude 35 images and 8 videos including scenes from spartacus.
I am so very proud to have this book i loved the first season, and sad to have lost andy,he was a great actor, a good husband and fatherthe world has lost a very. Moved to sydney, australia after graduating the university of sheffield, sheffield, south yorkshire, england for engineering. Andy whitfield of spartacus cancer death documentary. Use andy whitfields spartacus workout to find your abs and stay lean for life. I found it downright upsetting when i learned that he had passed away as did many, many other fans im sure. The actors spartacus costar, lucy lawless, also paid tribute to him on her website, saying he was a gentle man who never had a bad world. The wife of spartacus star andy whitfield tearfully. Peter whitfield has 46 books on goodreads with 2302 ratings. Andy whitfield nonhodgkins lymphoma playing the title role in spartacus. Starz plans to pay tribute to andy whitfield, the former star of spartacus. Andy whitfield nude naked pics and sex scenes at mr. Shane blakey, peter mensah, and andy whitfield in spartacus. Andy whitfield 17 october 1971 11 september 2011 was a welsh actor. Like many others i only knew of andy because of spartacus.
Andy whitfield full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Not my most eloquently spoken video, but when i have a moment to filmi take it. Starz will pay tribute to former spartacus star andy whitfield, who died of cancer last sunday. Obviously, andy whitfield left an indelible mark on all of us in the spartacus family. Apr 11, 2016 the resulting film, be here now the andy whitfield story, is a moving chronicle of his brave struggle with a fatal illness and the meaning he found along the way. Andy whitfield biography affair, married, wife, ethnicity, nationality, salary, net worth, height married biography who is andy whitfield. My watchlist keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your. Andy whitfield, lucy lawless, john hannah and peter mensah directed by. Sep 21, 2011 ben that was a nice tribute to andy whitfield, and my sympathies are with his family to the full. Blood and sand died on sunday in sydney, australia. May 09, 2016 the widow of spartacus actor and father of two andy whitfield, who died in 2011, has produced a moving tribute as a reminder that even healthy, fit people can be struck down by illness.
She lost her husband, actor andy whitfield in 2011 to nonhodgkins lymphoma. After former spartacus star andy whitfield succumbed to his battle. Jun 08, 2012 be here now is an inspiring documentary and love story, about andy whitfield who put the same dedication he brought to his starring role in spartacus, into fighting life threatening cancer. Now vashti whitfield, his wife and partner of years, has opened up in a new book about her husbands extraordinary life and their journey. Hollywood was quick to share its sadness over the death of former spartacus star andy whitfield. He died on september 11, 2011 in sydney, new south wales, australia. The tribute, which will air this sunday at 9 pm, will. It is one of those books you cant put down once you open. Andy whitfield naked full archive of him photos and videos from icloud leaks 2020 here andy whitfield is a welsh actor that tragically died of lymphoma, but was known for playing the title role in spartacus. The result is be here now, a featurelength documentary.
I am going to go to sleep now as my body wont work any more. Blood and sand ended the first season exhausted with an aching back. After months of clashing swords and seeking vengeance, andy whitfield the chiseled gladiator from tvs spartacus. Hes about as sexy as they come, and hell have you coming when you check out his buttbaring scenes in the hit starzs series spartacus. To andy whitfield 19712011 2012, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. This book is a collection of tributes from some of those who were deeply affected by his. When spartacus star andy whitfield was battling cancer in the last months of his life, he had a camera crew with him every step of the way. Andy whitfield was a welsh actor who changed into popularly recognized for his leading function inside the series spartacus. Documentary about andy whitfields final days reaches out to.
All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. It might sound like the title of a schmaltzy tv movie, but be here now the andy whitfield story is an extraordinarily moving, deeply personal, filmed diary of late spartacus star andy. Vashti whitfield speaks about finding love again as widow. The debauchery and greed that surrounded him didnt change who the captured and enslaved man really was. Jun 08, 2012 when spartacus star andy whitfield was battling cancer in the last months of his life, he had a camera crew with him every step of the way. This is my tribute to andy whitfield who sadly passed away on september 11th 2011 at the age of 39. Be here now the andy whitfield story by lilibet foster. I thought too that he played spartacus in blood and sand so well like you said you could just about say he was spartacus, as so many claimed in the 1960 stanley kubrick film.
In the days following the sad passing of spartacus. In july 17, 1971, andy whitfield was born in amlwch, wales. A photographic tribute book made in memory of andy and his role in spartacus. Be here now the andy whitfield story feature documentary. Starz to pay tribute to andy whitfield with spartacus marathon ew. This tribute book is a collection of messages following his untimely death in 2011. Sep 12, 2011 andy whitfield, who starred in the television series spartacus.
Whitfields spartacus costar lucy lawless also paid tribute to him in a statement to ew. About andy whitfield from wikipedia, the free encyclopedia andy whitfield died 11 september 2011 was a welshaustralian actor and model. The wife of spartacus star andy whitfield tearfully recalls. Sep 16, 2011 starz will pay tribute to former spartacus star andy whitfield, who died of cancer last sunday. Be here now the andy whitfield story 2016 rotten tomatoes. Starz to pay tribute to spartacuss andy whitfield tv guide.
Sep 11, 2011 learn more about andy whitfield at with exclusive news, full bio and filmography as well as photos, videos, and more. See more ideas about spartacus, spartacus blood and sand and spartacus cast. Jun 25, 2012 after months of clashing swords and seeking vengeance, andy whitfield the chiseled gladiator from tvs spartacus. His talent and his portrayal of the famous gladiator won him a following around the world.
Widow of spartacus andy whitfield speaks about the agony of his. Buy tribute, to andy whitfield 19712011 by kyd, irena online on amazon. May 28, 2016 explore bettycrouses board andy whitfield tribute, followed by. Career whitfield was born in amlwch, anglesey, wales. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Andy whitfield had just become star of the hit television series spartacus when he had to face his own personal challenge. Andy whitfield, the breakout actor in the hit tv series, spartacus. The obituary was featured in legacy on september 11, 2011, and the recordherald news on september, 2011. Andy whitfield spent a lot of time in the gym, getting ready to the filming. Beautiful people, daddy and son, fathers love, film music books, my hero. In the show, andy whitfield wears sandals with rubber soles.
Documentary about andy whitfields final days reaches out. However, andy had been the spartacus and after him it was difficult for viewers, including myself, to accept anyone else as saprtacus. Enjoy the best andy whitfield quotes at brainyquote. Spartacus, andy whitfield, and when to worry about back pain. He was best known for his leading role of spartacus in the starz television series spartacus. Despite the tragic loss of its star andy whitfield in season 1, the starz drama continued captivating audiences for three seasons and a prequel miniseries thanks in large part to its supporting cast members. He was best known for his leading role in the starz television series. May, 2010 use andy whitfields spartacus workout to find your abs and stay lean for life. Blood and sand 2010, in which he played the leading role. Oct 06, 2011 this is my tribute to andy whitfield who sadly passed away on september 11th 2011 at the age of 39. Andy whitfield who was born in wales and moved to australia in 1999 was a virtual unknown when he was cast as the legendary thracian slave in spartacus, a. Sep 11, 2012 i was a huge fan of andy whitfield, when i first saw him i knew him and it was only when i did a bit of research out of my own curiosity that i found that he is from my part of the world north wales. Be here now goes inside the life of andy whitfield video.
Eka darville who is 61 even looked the same height once with andy. Andy whitfield was the actor who played spartacus in spartacus. The andy whitfield tribute book is a compilation of heartfelt messages of fans from all over the world. Blood and sand star andy whitfield who died sunday, sept. Blood and sand, andy whitfield had a promising career ahead of him. He studied construction at sheffield hallam university in england. His costar, lucy lawless had an incredibly heartfelt tribute. Andy whitfield created a headstrong, loving and caring character who strived for more than mere survival. He leaves behind his real estate, cash and cars to his wife.
Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Andy whitfield, who starred in the television series spartacus. I was a huge fan of andy whitfield, when i first saw him i knew him and it was only when i did a bit of research out of my own curiosity that i found that he is from my part of the world north wales. Sep 11, 2011 whitfields spartacus costar lucy lawless also paid tribute to him in a statement to ew. Buy tribute, to andy whitfield 19712011 paperback at. Widow of spartacus andy whitfield speaks about the agony of. Blood and sand, was in his prime when he was diagnosed with nonhodgkins lymphoma. I am a health writer in vancouver, canada, best known for my work debunking common myths about treating common pain problems on. He was an actor, known for spartacus 2010, gabriel 2007 and spartacus.
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