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.

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…

Neill had recovered from cancer before becoming unwell.

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The beloved actor passed away on Monday. He spoke to NITV in January about a little-known detail in one of his movies, and what it revealed about his views on reconciliation.

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.

The family of legendary actor Sam Neill has decided to honour the beloved star's wishes by holding a private funeral service in New Zealand rather than organising a public…

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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.

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.

"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

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”,…

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