New Zealand actor Sam Neill died suddenly aged 78 after recovering from cancer, his family said in a statement on Monday.
“The loss was sudden and unexpected but blessed by the fact that Sam remained cancer free,” a statement posted on Neill’s Instagram page said.
Neill died in Sydney, with the family paying tribute to a private hospital in the city for its care.
“Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterised his whole life,” the statement read. It also said that more details will be shared later and asked fans to respect the family’s “privacy as they navigate this immeasurable loss”.
The Jurassic Park actor announced in April he was cancer-free after undergoing treatment for stage-three blood cancer.
