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Sam Neill's Cause of Death Revealed
Rolling Stone • • general
Key Points:
- Sam Neill, the beloved actor known for his roles in Jurassic Park and other films, died at age 78 from pneumonia, as confirmed by his longtime representative Philip Grenz.
- Neill had recently announced he was cancer-free after battling stage 3 lymphoma, a diagnosis he revealed in 2023.
- Despite his illness, Neill expressed a desire to live longer to enjoy his family and property, stating he was unafraid of death but wished for more time.
- The actor’s family plans to hold a private memorial at his farm in New Zealand at an unspecified future date, respecting his preference for privacy.
- Neill enjoyed a prolific career, becoming widely recognized in the 1990s through notable films such as The Hunt for Red October, The Piano, Event Horizon, and The Horse Whisperer.
