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Sam Neill's Rep Corrects Death Rumors
16 Jul
Summary
- Actor Sam Neill died of pneumonia, his representative confirmed.
- Neill had previously battled and overcome lymphoma via CAR-T therapy.
- A private memorial will be held on his farm in New Zealand.
Actor Sam Neill passed away from pneumonia, according to his representative, Philip Grenz, who also refuted "falsehoods" circulating in the media. Grenz stated that prior to his illness, Neill had successfully undergone CAR-T therapy to treat lymphoma. His family intends to hold a private memorial service on his farm in New Zealand at a later, undisclosed date.
The clarification comes after Australian journalist Laura Tingle mentioned Neill had been "pretty sick for the last couple of weeks." Earlier statements from Neill's family described his passing on July 13th in Sydney, Australia, as "sudden and unexpected," emphasizing that he remained cancer-free and received care at St Vincent's Private Hospital.
Born in Northern Ireland in 1947, Neill gained international fame as Dr. Alan Grant in the "Jurassic Park" franchise. His extensive career also included roles in films like "The Hunt for Red October" and "The Piano," and television series such as "Peaky Blinders." He received nominations for three Golden Globes and two Emmys during his career.
