Ioane ‘John’ King, Rhaskos in ‘Spartacus’ TV Series, Dies of Cancer at 49
thewrap.composted a heartfelt tribute to King on Instagram. “John had a long battle with cancer but faced that fight with dignity & a constant resolve not to be defeated,” the post began. “On Spartacus John was hired as an extra but with a powerful presence & ever positive attitude amongst the cast & crew, won himself the speaking role of Rhaskos.
Fans may remember Rhaskos leading the song “My cock rages on!” a defiant tune sung by gladiators after surviving the games.”He continued, “I remember John most fondly for his huge grin & sparkle in his eye when he would welcome me & others onto set each day offering the Gladiatorial forearm handshake & acknowledging in his deep raspy voice, ‘Brother!'”King’s death comes about a decade after Andy Whitfield, who starred as “Spartacus,” died of non-Hodgkin lymphoma at age 39.
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