Neill’s longtime agent says the actor’s family agreed to release the information due to "inaccuracies and outright falsehoods" in media. The actor died of pneumonia and will be honoured at his New Zealand farm in a private family memorial.
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16/07/2026 - 8:36 GMT+2
Beloved actor Sam Neill died on Monday in Sydney, leaving behind a cinematic legacy that ranges from blockbuster epics (Jurassic Park) to arthouse treasures (Possession, The Piano).
Now, Neill’s agent Philip Grenz has revealed the cause of the New Zealand actor's “sudden and unexpected” death at the age of 78.
Grenz has stated that Neill died from pneumonia and that he will be honoured at a private family memorial at his New Zealand farm at a later date.
Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says
'Jurassic Park' actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says
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Rivelata la causa della morte di Sam Neill, attore di Jurassic Park
Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill dies aged 78
His agent Philip Grenz said he was providing more information after speaking with Neill's family and following news reports…
The agent for Sam Neill says the actor died from pneumonia. Neill’s family had earlier announced the actor known for “Jurassic…
Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia on July 13 and will be honored at a private family memorial at his New Zealand farm later,…
The New Zealand actor’s agent added that Neill had filmed four projects “back-to-back” during the past year that are due to be…
"Jurassic Park" star Sam Neill died of pneumonia, his agent confirmed on Thursday.
"Jurassic Park" star Sam Neill died of pneumonia, his agent said Thursday, in a message aimed at providing clarity to fans.
