Actor Francis “Frankie” Mossman, best known for starring in the web series “The Horizon” and his role as Vitus on Starz’ “Spartacus,” died Aug. 14 in Sydney, Australia. He was 33.
Mossman’s brothers Laurence and Jeremy Mossman confirmed his death Aug. 16. The brothers set up an online fundraiser to help fly Frankie’s body from Australia to his native New Zealand for a funeral.
“With heavy hearts and much sadness, we learned of Francis’ passing,” the actor’s brothers wrote. “Francis was an energetic force and much-loved brother and son. He was a well-respected member of the acting community and found a supportive and endearing family community in Sydney. His smile and energetic presence will be sorely missed by those lucky enough to have known him.”
Mossman’s brothers did not specify a cause of death. The New Zealand Herald reported Aug. 15 the actor “died on Saturday in a suspected suicide,...
Mossman’s brothers Laurence and Jeremy Mossman confirmed his death Aug. 16. The brothers set up an online fundraiser to help fly Frankie’s body from Australia to his native New Zealand for a funeral.
“With heavy hearts and much sadness, we learned of Francis’ passing,” the actor’s brothers wrote. “Francis was an energetic force and much-loved brother and son. He was a well-respected member of the acting community and found a supportive and endearing family community in Sydney. His smile and energetic presence will be sorely missed by those lucky enough to have known him.”
Mossman’s brothers did not specify a cause of death. The New Zealand Herald reported Aug. 15 the actor “died on Saturday in a suspected suicide,...
- 8/19/2021
- by Samson Amore
- The Wrap
Francis “Frankie” Mossman, who appeared on television shows like Spartacus and The Horizon, died on Aug. 14 in Sydney, Australia. He was 33 and his death was confirmed by his brothers, who did not disclose a cause .
A GoFundMe page put together by his brothers, Laurence and Jeremy Mossman, has been issued to recover his remains for New Zealand and provide for a funeral.
“With heavy hearts and much sadness, we learned of Francis’ passing last Saturday 14th August in Sydney, Australia,” the post reads. “Francis was an energetic force and much-loved brother and son. He was a well-respected member of the acting community and found a supportive and endearing family community in Sydney. His smile and energetic presence will be sorely missed by those lucky enough to have known him.”
Mossman began his career on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. He moved on to The Amazing Extraordinary Friends in...
A GoFundMe page put together by his brothers, Laurence and Jeremy Mossman, has been issued to recover his remains for New Zealand and provide for a funeral.
“With heavy hearts and much sadness, we learned of Francis’ passing last Saturday 14th August in Sydney, Australia,” the post reads. “Francis was an energetic force and much-loved brother and son. He was a well-respected member of the acting community and found a supportive and endearing family community in Sydney. His smile and energetic presence will be sorely missed by those lucky enough to have known him.”
Mossman began his career on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. He moved on to The Amazing Extraordinary Friends in...
- 8/19/2021
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Francis “Frankie” Mossman, a New Zealand actor best known for his roles on television shows like “Spartacus” and “The Horizon,” died on Aug. 14 in Sydney, Australia. He was 33.
Mossman’s death was confirmed in a GoFundMe post put together by his brothers, Laurence and Jeremy Mossman, to raise money for Mossman’s repatriation and funeral costs. A cause of death has not been disclosed.
“With heavy hearts and much sadness, we learned of Francis’ passing last Saturday 14th August in Sydney, Australia,” the post reads. “Francis was an energetic force and much-loved brother and son. He was a well-respected member of the acting community and found a supportive and endearing family community in Sydney. His smile and energetic presence will be sorely missed by those lucky enough to have known him.”
According to his IMDb page, Mossman got his start in acting in 2006 on the New Zealand soap opera “Shortland Street.
Mossman’s death was confirmed in a GoFundMe post put together by his brothers, Laurence and Jeremy Mossman, to raise money for Mossman’s repatriation and funeral costs. A cause of death has not been disclosed.
“With heavy hearts and much sadness, we learned of Francis’ passing last Saturday 14th August in Sydney, Australia,” the post reads. “Francis was an energetic force and much-loved brother and son. He was a well-respected member of the acting community and found a supportive and endearing family community in Sydney. His smile and energetic presence will be sorely missed by those lucky enough to have known him.”
According to his IMDb page, Mossman got his start in acting in 2006 on the New Zealand soap opera “Shortland Street.
- 8/19/2021
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
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