Sad news for Xena fans

[Aplejack]

N.Z. actor who played Xena's love interest dies

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - A New Zealand actor who played the leather-clad,
bicep-bulging God of War, Ares, opposite Xena in the television series "Xena:
Warrior Princess" has died in China after a fall.

Kevin Smith, 38, died in hospital late Friday from head injuries he suffered in
Beijing, where he had been working on a film production, the N.Z. government
said in a statement.

Smith played Xena's love interest in the fantasy drama based loosely on ancient
mythology, which ended filming in New Zealand last year after being broadcast
in more than 100 countries.

The government statement paid tribute to Smith, saying he was "known not only
for his enormous talent and amazing beauty, but also for his intelligence and
self-effacing humour."

The New Zealand Herald reported Smith's next role was to have been in a Bruce
Willis movie, "Man of War," to begin filming in Hawaii next month.

Reuters/Variety

22:38 02-16-02
AJ

[WhoDoVoodoo]

>A New Zealand actor who played the leather-clad,
>bicep-bulging God of War, Ares

I think I remember this guy(not that I admit to watching Xena<g>). Wasnt he a
HUNK?

Sin

[JARNJ3]

Me too. Ares might have turned me to the dark side <eg>

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[Susan]

Oh, no, I liked that actor a lot. How sad. :-(
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[SilverFaerieDust]

>N.Z. actor who played Xena's love interest dies

I just found out about a half hour ago when I turned to watch Xena on Oxygen.
Been crying ever since. I loved that show. He has three kids ages 11, 9, and 3.
I heard that some fans are thinking of setting up a fund for them. That is pure
dedication.

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