Sir Sam Neill’s agent confirms actor’s cause of death
Renowned actor Sir Sam Neill has passed away at age 78 due to pneumonia. His agent confirmed the news, noting that he had previously successfully fought lymphoma through CAR-T therapy.
Why it matters
The death of a globally recognized actor marks a significant loss for the entertainment industry, while his public battle with cancer brought attention to advanced medical treatments.
Sir Sam Neill died from pneumonia in Sydney on Monday, aged 78, his agent has confirmed. Photo / Getty Images
Popular New Zealand actor Sir Sam Neill died from pneumonia earlier this week, his longtime agent has confirmed.
His family announced his sudden death on his Instagram, saying it was unexpected, but they felt blessed knowing he had died cancer-free.
On Thursday, Philip Grenz, Neill’s agent for the past 19 years, sent a statement confirming the actor’s cause of death.
“As Sam Neill’s longtime rep, I spoke with his family and wish to clarify some details for his fans,” the statement read.
“Sam passed away from pneumonia. Prior to becoming sick, Sam had valiantly fought and beaten lymphoma through a new treatment called CAR-T therapy.
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