Ioane "John" King, best known for his involvement in Starz's Spartacus franchise, has died at age 49. The New Zealander was surrounded by friends and family when he died of adenocarcinoma cancer, a ...

The New Zealand actor, who played gladiator Rhaskos in the US series, was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma in January 2022. King's family announced his death on a fundraising page set up for the actor.

Actor Ioane “John” King was diagnosed with cancer in January of this year which quickly spread to other parts of his body. Senior News Editor One of the stars of the drama Spartacus has died aged 49 ...

Ioane “John” King, the New Zealand-born actor who starred as the gladiator Rhaskos in Starz’s “Spartacus” series, has died following a battle with cancer, his family announced on Facebook. He was 49.

Ioane “John” King, who played Rhaskos on the Starz historical drama “Spartacus,” died Aug. 15, his family said. He was 49. King’s family announced the actor’s death on a Facebook page devoted to his ...

Ioane "John" King had played Rhaskos on Spartacus and Spartacus: Gods of the Arena Dory Jackson is a Staff Editor for PEOPLE's TV News team. Upon joining the brand in March 2021, she has had the ...