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Sam Neill, beloved actor known for Jurassic Park and The Piano, passed away in Sydney from pneumonia after a courageous battle with rare lymphoma — he’d announced in April he was cancer-free thanks to groundbreaking CAR-T therapy. Despite filming four major projects back-to-back, Neill remained private, and his family plans a quiet memorial at his New Zealand farm. Tributes poured in from industry giants like Spielberg, who praised his warmth and collaboration, while fans remember him as witty and kind. Beyond acting, he was a passionate vintner and community advocate, survived by four children and eight grandchildren.

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