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Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent confirms

Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent confirms
BBC News Thursday 16 July 2026, 04:28 UTC 1 min read
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Neill died in Sydney on Monday, with his family saying his death was 'sudden and unexpected'.

Neill died in Sydney on Monday, with his family saying his death was 'sudden and unexpected'.
Sam Neill (PERSON) Neill (PERSON) Sydney (LOCATION)
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