‘Spartacus’ Star’s Cancer Diagnosis Halts Series Production

According to an article on HollywoodReporter.com, “Whitfield plays the title role in the show and was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and will begin treatment immediately.”

"I'm receiving excellent care, and am feeling strong, positive and determined with an army of support behind me," Whitfield said.

President and CEO of Starz, Chris Albrecht, stated that good thoughts and prayers are being expressed by all of Whitfield’s co-stars. Albrecht then added that Whitfield’s health is of the utmost importance and the total support of the pay cable television channel is being conveyed to Whitfield during this harrowing time.

The HollywoodReporter.com article concludes by stating that, “Whitfield's cancer is described as ‘very treatable’ and was detected in its early stages. The second season of Spartacus was scheduled to begin shooting in New Zealand.”