'The Passion of the Christ' actor Christo Jivkov dies at 48 from lung cancer
Bulgarian actor Christo Jivkov, best known for his role as John the Apostle in Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ, has died at the age of 48 after a long battle with lung cancer. Jivkov was expected to be involved in the long-rumored sequel to The Passion of the Christ, which is set to begin filming in spring 2023. The original film was a financial success but received negative critical reviews and was criticized for its portrayal of antisemitic subject matter.
