Actor Sam Neill died of pneumonia, representative says
Sam Neill, 78, died of pneumonia, according to his longtime representative, who said the family will hold a private memorial in New Zealand.
Sam Neill died at age 78 from pneumonia, his longtime representative Philip Grenz told Entertainment Weekly. Grenz added that the family will hold a private memorial at Neill's farm in New Zealand at a later date.
The actor had previously announced in 2023 that he was diagnosed with stage 3 blood cancer and later reported being cancer-free after treatment. In a prior interview he expressed a desire to live another decade or two to see his property and grandchildren grow.
Neill was widely recognized for roles in films such as Jurassic Park, The Hunt for Red October, The Piano, Event Horizon and The Horse Whisperer, building a prolific career in both cinema and television.