This is Andy Whitfield. He’s better known for his leading role in the popular Starz series Spartacus:

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He died of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He was only 39.

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The causes of lymphoma aren’t entirely known, but you’re at a higher risk for developing it if you:

• have received an organ transplant• carry HIV or HTLV-1 (human t-cell leukemia/ lyphoma virus-1), Hepatitis-C or Epstein-Barr virus

You also might increase your risk if you:

• have been exposed to herbicides, organic solvents & other chemicals• have poor dietary habits• are physically inactive

The first sign of lymphoma is enlargement of a lymph node or cluster of lymph nodes. Pay close attention to your body so you can detect it early on & get treated as soon as possible

Other signs & symptoms include:• enlarged spleen or liver• weakness• fever• back or abdominal pain• nausea/ vomiting• unexplained weight loss• unexplained itching & sweating• fever at night that lasts a long time Photo credit:

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Had Andy seen a doctor earlier or been treated

sooner, he might have been able to fully recover

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If he were still alive, he would be starring in the sequels to the series (& as other roles, due to his previous success), as well as spending

time with his wife & kids

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