After a valiant battle against an incurable brain tumor, renowned New Zealand actor and competitive arm wrestler Jason “Levi” Holley, who touched people’s hearts in the films ‘Spartacus’ and ‘Not for Children’, went suddenly at the age of 48. Holley’s commitment to athletics and the arts made a huge impression on everybody he came into contact with and greatly influenced his life.
Holley, who was well-known for his outstanding performances in regional plays like ‘Outrageous Fortune’, had a severe change in his life after learning that he had brain cancer. He shown incredible fortitude in the face of adversity by liquidating all he owned, including his recognizable Batman outfits, to pay for additional medical care in Australia. This extreme approach served as a harsh reminder of how inadequate his weekly sickness compensation was to cover his medical expenses.
Renowned filmmaker and cameraman Richard Long, a friend, wrote on Facebook that this was the “saddest of news.”
“Levi was a dear friend [and] actor who I wrote a character role for in ‘Not For Children’,” Long stated.
The Australian Armwrestling Federation expressed its sorrow at hearing of Holley’s loss on the other side of the Atlantic.
“Levi’s valiant battle against brain cancer reflected his remarkable strength, both as a formidable competitor in the sport and as a beacon of inspiration in our community,” they said.
“Levi, you were a warrior at the table and a true gentleman off it.
“You played a crucial role in fostering strong ties between the New Zealand and Australian arm wrestling communities, and will always be remembered for your tireless efforts in uniting our teams at FitX and Arnolds for a decade.”
Holley, who was 48 years old when the tumor occurred, loved exercise.
Before the cancer was finally identified and a CT scan showed an irreversible brain tumor the size of an apricot in the center of his brain, it is said that he was rejected by multiple medical specialists.
Holley said in a social media post that the $300 per week he was receiving in sickness benefits was insufficient to cover the cost of the treatment that would increase his chances of survival.
For the treatment, he sold everything he owned, including his car and priceless Batman costumes.
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