Actor Sam Neill, best known for his role in Jurassic Park, died from pneumonia, his agent confirmed on Thursday. The 78-year-old actor passed away on Monday in Sydney, surrounded by family. His agent, Philip Grenz, released a statement to clarify inaccuracies in earlier reports, stating that Neill had previously overcome lymphoma through CAR-T therapy. The family plans a private memorial at his New Zealand farm at a later date.
Neill had disclosed his lymphoma diagnosis in 2023 and announced in April 2024 that he was cancer-free. His agent noted that Neill had filmed four projects in the past year, all set for release in the coming months. Tributes have poured in from colleagues, including Steven Spielberg and Laura Dern, who praised his talent and kindness.