‘Spartacus’ actor Ewan John King dies at 49 after battling cancer

One of the stars of the drama Spartacus He died at the age of 49 after being announced in January that he had cancer.

Ewan John King was diagnosed with thyroid cancer that rapidly spread to the pancreas and other organs.

The New Zealand actor played the wrestler Raskus in the Stars franchise Spartacus.

Manu Bennett, who played Crixus on the show, paid tribute to his co-star on Instagram.

“on me Spartacus John was hired as an additional employee but with a strong presence and always positive attitude among cast and crew, he won himself the Rhaskos speaking role.” “I remember John with great fondness for his huge smile and the sparkle in his eye when he greets me and others every day offering a Gladiatorial handshake forearm and acknowledging his voice Deep rough, “Brother!”

His family shared a statement on Facebook, saying that the actor “passed through in the company of loving friends and family.”

“John left a big hole in this world, as he was a husband, father, son, brother, friend and a wonderful human being. Those of us who were lucky enough to meet him will continue his legacy of kindness, positive influence, hard work, and love.”

the family earlier He started an online fundraiser saying that John and his wife Kristel had contracted the news of cancer six weeks after they moved into their home.

King’s death after death Spartacus Co-star Andy Whitfield, who was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2010, died 18 months later at the age of 39.

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