Sam Neill’s cause of death revealed to be pneumonia
Sam Neill, the acclaimed actor, died from pneumonia at age 78, his representative confirmed on Thursday. Neill's family requested the release of this information due to inaccuracies in media reports. He had recently overcome lymphoma and was active in film and his winery before his passing.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 02:43 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 03:00 UTC
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