
Sam Neill’s Cause of Death Revealed
Philip Grenz, Sam Neill’s longtime representative, has confirmed the beloved actor's cause of death

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Philip Grenz, Sam Neill’s longtime representative, has confirmed the beloved actor's cause of death

Neill starred opposite Julian Dennison in Waititi's comedy film 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople' in 2016

Laura Tingle, who dated Sam Neill from 2018 to 2021, said years of cancer treatment had left his immune system "compromised" before his death

Described as “one of the world’s best actors” by The Guardian, Neill crafted a remarkable and varied body of work over the last 50 years

From 'Sleeping Dogs' to 'Cinema of Unease' to 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople', Sam Neill changed New Zealand cinema forever

"Sam was a big part of our lives. He was family. He lifted our spirits when he walked in the room," Barnes wrote about the late actor

Neill's family confirmed his death in a statement shared on social media yesterday

Tributes from Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond are starting to flood in for Neill, who has passed away at the age of 78

Beloved New Zealand actor Sam Neill has died aged 78, his family confirmed in a statement on social media today