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Sam Neill's Co-star Reveals Pneumonia Before Death
14 Jul
Summary
- Actor Sam Neill reportedly had pneumonia before his passing.
- Co-star Rima Te Wiata shared details about Neill's final illness.
- Tributes poured in from Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders co-stars.
Northern Ireland-born actor Sam Neill, acclaimed for his role as Dr. Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park franchise, has reportedly passed away due to pneumonia. This comes after a courageous battle with cancer, from which he had recently been declared cancer-free.
Rima Te Wiata, who starred alongside Neill in "Hunt For the Wilderpeople," shared that the actor had contracted pneumonia, expressing that he would have been annoyed by this turn of events after recovering from his illness. She fondly remembered his empathy and spirit.
Numerous tributes have highlighted Neill's impact. "Jurassic Park" co-stars, including Joseph Mazzello, Ariana Richards, Bryce Dallas Howard, Chris Pratt, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum, have shared heartfelt messages. Director Steven Spielberg fondly recalled their collaborations, emphasizing Neill's indelible place within their "Jurassic family."
