Sam Neill Dies at 78; Pneumonia Named as Cause

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Sam Neill died at 78 and, per his longtime representative, the cause was pneumonia. The actor had previously said he was cancer-free after a lymphoma diagnosis, and his family will hold a private memorial in New Zealand. Tributes poured in from fans and colleagues as his legacy in films like Jurassic Park and The Piano is remembered.
- Sam Neill’s Cause of Death Revealed Rolling Stone
- Sam Neill’s Cause of Death Revealed as Family Plans Private Memorial at His New Zealand Farm People.com
- Sam Neill: New Zealand actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent confirms BBC
- Sam Neill, Leading Man in ‘Jurassic Park,’ Dies at 78 The New York Times
- Sam Neill Movies and TV Shows Ranked by Tomatometer Rotten Tomatoes
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