Sam Neill passes away at 78

Sam Neill, the acclaimed actor known for Jurassic Park, My Brilliant Career and Hunt for the Wilderpeople, has passed away at age 78. He was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2023 and announced he was cancer-free in April, with reports indicating pneumonia played a role in his death. Tributes from colleagues including Steven Spielberg highlight Neill's reputation as a gentleman and decent human being, with his prolific career spanning big-budget Hollywood films, independent productions and television series across New Zealand, Australia and internationally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.