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

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

Neill had recovered from cancer before becoming unwell.