Sam Neill’s Cause of Death Revealed After Family Moves to End Speculation
The official cause of death of Jurassic Park star Sam Neill has been revealed days after the beloved actor’s passing.
Neill died from pneumonia, his longtime agent, Philip Grenz, confirmed, saying the family decided to release the information to correct inaccurate reports and speculation surrounding his death.
The acclaimed New Zealand actor died on July 13 in Sydney at the age of 78. His family had earlier described his passing as “sudden and unexpected” but did not disclose a cause at the time.
Grenz also clarified that Neill did not die from cancer.
The actor had been diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma in 2022 but was declared cancer-free earlier this year after undergoing CAR T-cell therapy.
Best known for playing Dr. Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park franchise, Neill enjoyed a career spanning more than five decades, with acclaimed performances in films including The Piano, Possession and The Hunt for Red October, as well as television roles in Peaky Blinders and The Tudors.
His family plans to hold a private memorial at his New Zealand farm, honoring the actor’s wish for a quiet farewell.
Tributes from fans and fellow actors have continued to pour in, celebrating a career that left a lasting mark on cinema around the world.
