"Jurassic Park" star Sam Neill died of pneumonia, his agent said Thursday, in a message aimed at providing clarity to fans.

Sam Neill has died at the age of 78 after revealing he was 'cancer--free' just months ago following his long battle with the disease.

The much-loved actor, best known for his role as palaeontologist Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park franchise, has died.

“The loss was sudden and unexpected,” Neill’s family said in a statement Monday.

Actor Sam Neill, best known for his roles in "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano', died Monday at the age of 78, according to a statement from his family on social media.

"Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterized his whole life," the statement shared on Instagram read.

New Zealand actor Sam Neill has died, his family said in a statement.

His death in Sydney was “sudden and unexpected”, according to a statement posted to the actor’s social media page.

Sam Neill death reason: New Zealand actor Sam Neill, best known for his role in Jurassic Park, has died at the age of 78. His family confirmed that he died suddenly and…

Death of New Zealand actor in Sydney was 'sudden and unexpected', according to a family statement.

Sam Neill, best known for his role in Jurassic Park, died at the age of 78 on July 13, in Sydney, Australia. | Hollywood

The star had announced he had won his battle with cancer in April.

Actor’s death was called ‘sudden and unexpected’ by his family

"Jurassic Park" star Sam Neill died in Australia on Monday aged 78, his family said in a statement that described the beloved actor's death as "sudden and unexpected".

Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill has died at 78. The beloved star, who recently announced he was cancer-free, passed away suddenly in Australia.

Sam Neill, the Northern Ireland-born and New Zealand-raised actor best known for his starring role in the Jurassic Park film franchise, died Monday.

Neill had recovered from cancer before becoming unwell.

Actor Sam Neill battled pneumonia before his unexpected death aged 78, a former co-star said Tuesday as some of Hollywood's biggest names mourned the "Jurassic Park" leading man.

Neill died on Monday (Jul 13) his family said in a statement that described the loss as "sudden and unexpected". His family did not mention cause of death but added that he was…

Sam Neill's representative said there have been several \

The agent for Sam Neill says the actor died from pneumonia. Neill’s family had earlier announced the actor known for “Jurassic Park” and other films died Monday in Sydney.