# Sam Neill Dies of Pneumonia After Cancer Battle | Melbourne News

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Podcast: [Melbourne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/melbourne-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7572838)
Published: 2026-07-16T07:05:21+00:00
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## Resource

Sam Neill’s cause of death has been confirmed as pneumonia, following a public battle with stage three lymphoma — a cancer he declared cured in April. His team swiftly corrected misinformation after his sudden passing, honoring his privacy and urging fans to remember his legacy. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/16496ce8d0e7de0d

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