Reposted from @manubennett Saddened by the passing of Ioane (John) King who played the role of Rhaskos on Spartacus. John had a long battle with cancer but faced that fight with dignity & a constant resolve not to be defeated. 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. 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!” He was one of the boys who held the team together & wore the B brand for the House Of Batiatus upon his forearm with so much pride. Ioane (John) King was truly one of the Brothers. #rhaskos #spartacus #gannicus #gnaeus #barca #pietros #varro #oenomaus #agron #duro #auctus #hamiclar #segovax #pollux #tyronius #asher #dagan #rabanus #kerza #leviticus #ortius #mira #naevia #crixus #RIPRhaskos https://www.instagram.com/p/Chgeik5NiJt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=