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Sam Neill Succumbs to Pneumonia, Not Cancer, at 78
16 Jul
Summary
- Actor Sam Neill died at 78 from pneumonia, his representative confirmed.
- He had previously battled and beaten stage 3 T-cell lymphoma.
- A private memorial service will be held at his farm in New Zealand.
Renowned actor Sam Neill, celebrated for his role as Dr. Alan Grant in "Jurassic Park," passed away on July 13, 2026, at the age of 78 in Sydney. His representative, Philip Grenz, clarified that the cause of death was pneumonia, correcting recent reports.
Neill had been in remission from a battle with stage 3 angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, which he had overcome using CAR-T therapy. His family emphasized that he remained cancer-free at the time of his passing.
In accordance with Neill's private nature, his family will honor him with a memorial service at his farm in New Zealand. His representative expressed gratitude to those who have respected the family's privacy during this difficult period.
