Sam Neill Dies at 78 from Pneumonia, Family Confirms
Two days after the death of New Zealand actor Sam Neill at age 78, his manager Philip Grant confirmed that pneumonia was the cause. Neill, best known for his role in "Jurassic Park," passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, surrounded by family. His family requested privacy during this difficult time and announced plans for a private memorial at his New Zealand farm.
Grant emphasized Neill's private nature and thanked those respecting the family's wishes. The family also revealed that Neill was cancer-free at his death, having been diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic lymphoma in 2022 and undergone chemotherapy and CAR-T therapy. Despite his illness, Neill continued working and completed filming four projects yet to be released.
The family encouraged those wishing to honor Neill's memory to donate to charities supporting hospitals or wildlife conservation in New Zealand. This announcement provides closure on the circumstances of the beloved actor's passing and highlights his ongoing commitment to his craft until the end.
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