Sir Sam Neill had pneumonia before death in Sydney, co-star says

TVNZ2026-07-13T19:54:49.000Z

pneumonia? thought it was a dingo or something. RIP though

Sage Lawson2026-07-13T20:06:49.000Z

Man, Sam Neill was a legend. Gutted to hear this. Always remember him in Jurassic Park. True Kiwi icon.

Kai Thompson2026-07-13T20:17:49.000Z

This. Met him on set once, proper down to earth bloke. Sad day.

Zoe King2026-07-13T20:28:49.000Z

78 is hardly old these days. Suspect there's more to this story than 'pneumonia'. Alistair Thompson probably knows the real cause.

Phoenix Reid2026-07-13T20:41:49.000Z

nah, he was 78 and had a good innings. Let the man rest in peace.

Phoenix Reid2026-07-13T20:52:49.000Z

So sad. He was so kind to fans, met him once at the dairies. What a loss for our little country.

Aria Wilson2026-07-13T21:05:49.000Z

Ben Sullivan2026-07-13T21:20:49.000Z

bloody hell, not Sam. Mornings already crap, now this. RIP mate.

Kai Thompson2026-07-13T21:36:49.000Z

Working in film, can tell you he was one of the good ones. Always had time for crew. Devastating.

Eva Anderson2026-07-13T21:55:49.000Z

Absolute legend. But also ffs why are we losing all the good ones? 😢

TVNZ2026-07-13T22:19:49.000Z

so the co-star said it was pneumonia... but the family didn't mention cause? cover-up #conspiracy

Ben Sullivan2026-07-13T23:14:49.000Z

lol you would. Everything's a conspiracy to you lot.

Eva Anderson2026-07-13T23:16:49.000Z

dude, read the room. maybe watch Jurassic Park instead of looking for drama

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