Actor’s family release information due to ‘inaccuracies and outright falsehoods’ in media

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…

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

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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.

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

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

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.

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Northern Ireland-born New Zealand actor died aged 78 in Sydney, Australia

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…

Actor’s family release information due to ‘inaccuracies and outright falsehoods’ in media

"Jurassic Park" star Sam Neill died of pneumonia, his agent confirmed on Thursday.

Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia and will be honoured at a private family memorial at his New Zealand farm later, his agent told The Associated Press on Thursday.