New Zealand actor Sam Neill has died at 78. The supplied report says Neill, known for his roles in "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died aged 78.[1]

It adds that Neill had announced in April that he was cancer-free after undergoing treatment for stage-three blood cancer.[1]

Tributes begin

The report says tributes were flowing in for Neill, including from New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.[1]

Luxon described Neill as "one of the greats," according to the supplied text.[1]

Evidence ledger

What is confirmed

  • Sam Neill was a New Zealand actor known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano."[1]
  • The supplied report says Neill died aged 78.[1]
  • Neill had said in April that he was cancer-free after treatment for stage-three blood cancer.[1]
  • New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon called Neill "one of the greats."[1]

What remains disputed or unverified

No disputed central claims are recorded for this story.

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