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'Jurassic Park' actor dies in poor health, ex says
USA Today • • world
Key Points:
- Sam Neill, known for his role in "Jurassic Park," passed away at 78 after battling stage 3 angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, though he was in remission at the time of his death.
- Australian journalist Laura Tingle, Neill's former partner, revealed that the cancer treatments, including chemo and immunotherapy, severely compromised his immune system and left his body exhausted in his final weeks.
- Neill underwent CAR T-cell therapy through a clinical trial in Australia and announced he was cancer-free in April, with his family expressing gratitude to his medical team and confirming his remission.
- Despite his illness, Neill remained passionate about acting, describing himself as "addicted to working" and embracing the challenge of his craft until the end.
- Neill's distinguished career spanned film and television, with notable roles in "Jurassic Park," "The Hunt for Red October," "The Piano," and acclaimed TV series such as "Peaky Blinders" and "The Tudors."
