Ioane “John” King, ‘Spartacus’ Actor, Dies at 49
before being elevated to the recurring fan-favorite role of Rhaskos, died on Aug. 15. He was 49.
The actor’s passing was announced by his family on a Facebook page devoted to his battle with adenocarcinoma cancer. The message noted that the New Zealander died surrounded by friends and family. His family had launched a fundraising page in March to cover medical expenses. The site noted that King was diagnosed with cancer in January, with the illness found in his pancreas and other organs, and that he began chemotherapy in March.
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