'Jurassic Park' actor dies in poor health, ex says
Actor Sam Neill has died at age 78 following a battle with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma. While he had previously announced he was cancer-free, his ex-partner noted that the intensive treatments took a significant toll on his immune system.
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The death of a prominent cultural figure often prompts public discussion regarding cancer treatment, clinical trials, and the toll of long-term illness.
Hear this story Sam Neill 's ex is shedding light on his health in the final days before his death at 78 .
Australian journalist Laura Tingle, who previously dated the " Jurassic Park " actor, spoke on the " Sydney Mornings " radio show on Tuesday, July 14, in Sydney, sharing that his cancer battle, for which he was in remission, took "a toll" on his body.
Neill battled stage 3 angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma and announced he was "cancer-free" in April after undergoing a clinical trial in Australia, where he underwent CAR T-cell therapy to treat the rare blood cancer.
Neill's family announced his "sudden and unexpected" death on Instagram July 13, though they did not reveal the cause. The family wrote that the actor "remained cancer-free" and expressed "their deepest gratitude" to his hospital staff "for their incredible care."
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