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Sir Sam Neill, 78, Dies After Cancer Battle

7/19/2026

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  • Sir Sam Neill (78) died suddenly, prompting his family to call the death unexpected.
  • He fought blood cancer for five years and announced in April that he was cancer-free.
  • Neill earned three Golden Globe nominations, two Emmy nominations, and won the Longford Lyell Award.
  • He was knighted as a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2022, receiving the title Sir Sam Neill.