His agent Philip Grenz said he was providing more information after speaking with Neill's family and following news reports “which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods”, he said.

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

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

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

Neill had recovered from cancer before becoming unwell.

Sam Neill's representative said there have been several \

Actor died on Monday at the age of 78, barely three months after announcing he was cancer-free