Andy whitfield of spartacus cancer death documentary. Apr 19, 2016 jai courtney talks andy whitfield s legacy in the new documentary be here now, memories from the set of spartacus, and why people will love suicide squad. Vashti and her late husband the actor andy whitfield spartacus starz network, chose to turn their greatest challenge into a catalyst for inspiring millions of people worldwide by cocreating and championing the awardwinning documentary feature film, be here now available on netflix. Be here now the andy whitfield story is a lifeaffirming love story about aiming for the skies, yet embracing and appreciating everything we have in our lives. Spartacus actor andy whitfields cancer battle documented. An inspiring love story between television superstar, andy whitfield, of spartacus fame and his charismatic wife, vashti, who together take on the most heroic role hes ever had to play. Widow of spartacuss andy whitfield says seeing documentary. What started as a kickstarter project mended into a devastating yet telling love story that truly proves the strength behind. Andy was born in the united kingdom and grew up in amlwch, on the island of anglesey in wales.
Be here now is a feature documentary that follows him on his. With jai courtney, andy whitfield, indigo whitfield, jesse whitfield. And on monday evening, vashti put on a brave face as she attended the premiere of feature documentary be here now. The andy whitfield story inspiring seems much too paltry a word for this important record of one mans battle with cancer which, although unsuccessful, is nothing but uplifting all the way. Vashti and her late husband the actor andy whitfield spartacus starz network, chose to turn their greatest challenge into a catalyst for inspiring millions of people worldwide by cocreating and championing the awardwinning documentary feature film, be here now available on netflix find out more. Jun 25, 2012 inside spartacus star andy whitfields brave final.
We are really excited to report that we are almost finished editing the film. Now, the spartacus stars widow, vashti whitfield, has opened up about looking for love again as a single mother to. Transcript for be here now goes inside the life of andy whitfield a late stars powerful legacy, spartacus actor andy whitfield s life is being celebrated in a new documentary. See more ideas about spartacus, spartacus blood and sand and spartacus series. Andy whitfield, british born and australian actor, loving husband, father, son, brother and all around beautiful person, was publicly bestknown for his leading role in the starz television series spartacus. A film about andy whitfield, be here now, is nearing completion as of mid20. Be here now is a moving look at actor andy whitfields. Their inspiring journey is an example for us all to go for our goals, yet remember to be here now.
Here, as himself, we see that whitfield was just as fierce, and just as determined, to fight and stand victorious. And, as each person goes through their own transformations, the film. Whitfield and his wife, vashti, allowed cameras to roll on their familys most personal journey during his illness. Authentic to the core in her work and life, vashti turned her own personal grief and loss following the death of her husband, actor andy. Life coach vashti uses the motivational language of personal power to describe her actorhusbands career pinnacle, playing the title character in spartacus. Be here now is a moving look at actor andy whitfields cancer battle. The result is be here now, a featurelength documentary. See more ideas about spartacus, spartacus blood and sand and spartacus tv.
Andy was a very special friend and his family, i consider an extension of my own. Be here now the andy whitfield story 2,327,722 views 6. Now, the spartacus stars widow, vashti whitfield, has opened up about looking for love again as. See more ideas about here and now, spartacus and lead role. An inspiring feature documentary and love story, about the actor andy whitfield, who was diagnosed with nonhodgkins lymphoma. Losing my best friend, the father of my babies, the man i used to laugh with about something ridiculous on a daily basis, has completely broken my heart. Released april 8th, 2016, be here now the andy whitfield story stars andy whitfield the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 50 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic, which. Be here now shares the moving story of andy whitfield, who rose to fame as the star of starz series spartacus. Spartacus, andy whitfield, and when to worry about back pain. 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.
As though life is imitating art, actor and sexsymbol, andy whitfield, had just become a star as the lead in the hit television series,spartacus, when he is faced with his biggest personal challenge lifethreatening cancer. 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. Directed by oscar winner, lilibet foster, be here now the andy whitfield story chronicles the harrowing journey of the young actor after being diagnosed with cancer. This film is for anyone who has ever faced a challenge or had a dream. It follows the journey and struggle of whitfield and his family as he undergoes chemotherapy treatment for nonhodgkin lymphoma. Jai courtney talks andy whitfields legacy in the new documentary be here now, memories from the set of spartacus, and why people will love suicide squad. Nov 24, 2018 be here now is a documentary film following the inspiring life and times of the late actor andy whitfield of starz spartacus fame and his wife vashti whitfield. Ultimately, be here now the andy whitfield story is a lifeaffirming love story about aiming for the skies, yet appreciating and embracing what is right before us. Be here now goes inside the life of andy whitfield video. Vashti whitfield was previously married to andy whitfield. The andy whitfield story, be here now s18 e380 youtube. Be here now the andy whitfield story by lilibet foster. May 23, 2016 and on monday evening, vashti put on a brave face as she attended the premiere of feature documentary be here now.
Blood and sand star as he struggles with a fatal illness. Andy whitfield was born on october 17, 1971 in amlwch, anglesey, wales. Be here now the andy whitfield story is an extraordinarily moving, deeply personalemotional journey it is as much a tender love story as it is a depiction of understated, reallife heroism in the face of an alltoocommon tragedy. Vashti whitfield speaks about finding love again as widow. Thank you for your amazing support that has helped us get this far.
She lost her husband, actor andy whitfield in 2011 to nonhodgkins lymphoma. Whitfields journey with cancer is documented in the powerful new film, be here now, in theaters april 8. The andy whitfield story, featuring andy s final moments and their deep love. The andy whitfield story, captures hours of intimate footage shot over 18 months as the actor, seen here in hospital with his son, fought to get. 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. Shortly after finding huge success as an actor, andy was diagnosed with nonhodgkin. Oct 23, 2019 be here now is all about being present, and not fearing what you dont know. He was an actor, known for spartacus 2010, gabriel 2007 and spartacus. 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.
As though life is imitating art, actor and sexsymbol, andy whitfield, had just become a. It has two dog tags engraved with be here now and andy whitfields name and years. Vashti has also been involved in the feature length film, be here now the andy whitfield story, which in essence is the moving love story, sharing hers and andys approach to life, love and letting go. Andy whitfield spartacus wiki bio, cause of death, wife. If you want to take a closer look at andys life, you can watch be here now a documentary movie about andy which was released in 2015, and tells about his early life to the moment when he died. Apr 08, 2016 whitfield and his wife, vashti, allowed cameras to roll on their familys most personal journey during his illness. Be here now is a documentary film following the inspiring life and times of the late actor andy whitfield of starz spartacus fame and his wife vashti whitfield. Inspiring documentary about andy whitfield who put the same dedication he brought to his lead role in spartacus, into fighting cancer. 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. Released internationally in 2017 on netflix and in.
Andy whitfield in be here now 2015 andy whitfield and jesse whitfield in be. Vashti and andy whitfield first appear in the documentary be here now as the vigorous embodiment of positive thinking. Andy whitfield documentary, be here now, eyes early 20. Be here now the andy whitfield story 2016 stream and. He died on september 11, 2011 in sydney, new south wales, australia. Be here now the andy whitfield story feature documentary kickstart video, by lilibet foster duration. With matching be here now tattoos on their forearms, they go on a quest to heal andy from a cancer diagnos. Be here now official trailer 1 2016 andy whitfield documentary hd. Maybe mcqueen is an homage to my beautiful husband andy who died of cancer in september 2011, aged just 39. Andy whitfield had just become star of the hit television series spartacus when he had to face his own personal challenge.
Follow andy whitfield be here now film coming soon. This intimate story is now being made into a film called be here now from academy awardnominated. Mar 06, 2019 andy and his wife vashti were three blocks away from the twin towers during the 911 incident. Be here now official trailer 1 2016 andy whitfield documentary. 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. 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. Be here now the andy whitfield story 2016 rotten tomatoes. It is powerful, heartbreaking, and deeply inspiring. Their journey is documented in the film be here now the andy whitfield. Authentic to the core in her work and life, vashti turned her own personal grief and loss following the death of her husband, actor andy whitfield spartacus starz network, into a catalyst for inspiring millions of people worldwide by cocreating and championing the awardwinning feature documentary film, be here now. Andy whitfield documentary be here now seeks fans help to finish the film ian somerhalder puts himself on the auction block for charity louis c. Mar 23, 2017 be here now the andy whitfield story feature documentary kickstart video, by lilibet foster duration.
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