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Sam Neill, Sir Sam, Passes at 78 | Sydney News
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Sam Neill, the legendary actor known for Jurassic Park and The Piano, has passed away at 78 in Sydney from pneumonia — but his story is far from over. Diagnosed with rare lymphoma in 2022, he defied the odds with groundbreaking CAR-T therapy and even filmed four major projects back-to-back before his passing. A private man who preferred quiet moments on his New Zealand farm, he was knighted in 2022 as Sir Sam Neill. His legacy lives on through iconic films and his beloved winery, Two Paddocks — a true cinematic titan whose impact will echo for generations.
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