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Sam Neill Dies of Pneumonia After Cancer-Free Triumph

7/17/2026

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Sam Neill Dies

Sam Neill died on July 13, 2026 in Sydney from pneumonia.
Agent Philip Grenz confirmed pneumonia after speaking with Neill’s family.
Neill was declared cancer-free in April 2026 after CAR-T therapy cured his lymphoma.
A private memorial will be held at his New Zealand farm on a date to be announced.
He is survived by four children and eight grandchildren and received tributes from Steven Spielberg, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum.

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Sam Neill Clarification

A clarification issued on Thursday, July 16, 2026, stated that actor Neill died from pneumonia.
The family requested the clarification after several outlets published inaccurate accounts of his death.
Agent Philip Grenz highlighted that Neill had recently overcome lymphoma through CAR-T therapy.
A statement posted on Neill’s Instagram said he was surrounded by family and passed with dignity.

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Sam Neill Dies

Sam Neill died on July 13, 2026 in Sydney from pneumonia.
Agent Philip Grenz confirmed pneumonia after speaking with Neill’s family.
Neill was declared cancer-free in April 2026 after CAR-T therapy cured his lymphoma.
A private memorial will be held at his New Zealand farm on a date to be announced.
He is survived by four children and eight grandchildren and received tributes from Steven Spielberg, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum.

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