When we hear the name Ioane ‘John’ King, what comes to mind is the actor who played the role of gladiator Rhaskos in the TV series Spartacus from 2010 to 2012, as well as in the spin-off Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, which had aired in 2011.

The Spartacus star Ioane ‘John’ King has died aged 49, seven months after getting a terminal cancer diagnosis.

His family confirmed the news on Facebook, sharing a statement on his fundraising page.

They wrote: ‘Hello Whānau. This is an update regarding John. With sadness, we share that earlier today John’s fight ended. He passed in the company of loving friends and family.

‘John leaves a big hole in this world, has been a wonderful husband, father, son, brother, friend and human being. Those of us lucky to have met him will carry on with his legacy of kindness, positive influence, hard work and love.

He was a married man and he was married to his wife name Christelle ‘John’ King. She was best known as the wife of Ioane ‘John’ King. There is not much information about her any updates will be brought to you later.

The actor is understood to have been diagnosed with adenocarcinoma cancer – which forms in glandular tissue – of the pancreas and other organs in January this year.

King died earlier this week, surrounded by family and friends, and his funeral was held yesterday (August 19) in his native New Zealand.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes to his family, friends and loved ones. And may his good soul rest in peace.

Source: Ghanafuo.com

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