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Sam Neill Dies at 78 from Pneumonia, Family Confirms
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First reported by Ynet · Jul 16, 2026
What happened
Sam Neill, the New Zealand actor famed for "Jurassic Park," died at 78 from pneumonia, confirmed by his manager two days after his passing. Neill was cancer-free at death after treatment for lymphoma and had recently completed four projects. His family requested privacy and plans a private memorial in New Zealand.
- 01Sam Neill died at 78 due to pneumonia, confirmed by his manager.
- 02He was cancer-free after lymphoma treatment in 2022.
- 03Neill continued working and finished four unreleased projects.
- 04His family requested privacy and will hold a private memorial in New Zealand.
- 05They asked for donations to hospitals or wildlife charities in his memory.
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