Philip Grenz, the long-time representative of the beloved actor, has issued a statement to correct what he called “inaccuracies” in reporting on Neill’s death.

The much-loved actor Sam Neill has died, according to a post on his Instagram feed.

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

'The loss was sudden and unexpected but blessed by the fact that Sam remained cancer free," a statement posted on Sam Neill's Instagram page says

Neill died in Sydney today surrounded by family.

Versatile actor whose career spanned Oscar winners and blockbusters such as The Piano and Jurassic Park died surrounded by family in Sydney

"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".

The actor's family said: "It is with immense sadness that the whanau (family) of Sam Neill share the news of his passing on Monday, July 13, in Sydney, Australia. Sam was…

It was announced on Monday that the star had passed away in hospital just months after he revealed he was 'cancer-free' following a battle with a type of blood cancer.

Neill had recovered from cancer before becoming unwell.

Sam Neill looked like he had all the time in the world as he slipped into the crowd at Sydney's ARIA Hall of Fame ceremony - his final public appearance before his sudden death at…

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…

A New Zealand actor friend said the star, who died unexpectedly on Monday in Sydney, had been sick with the lung infection recently.

The Kiwi actor died aged 78 in a hospital in Sydney, his family announced yesterday.

Nicole Kidman, Cillian Murphy and others paid tribute to Neill, who died age 78. Fellow New Zealand actor Rima Te Wiata said he had suffered with pneumonia.

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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.

Two days after Sam Neill's death, the beloved actor's cause of death has been revealed.

Sam Neill, known for his roles in the "Jurassic Park" films, died from pneumonia, a representative for the actor said in a statement on Wednesday.