Sam Neill dies at 78 after pneumonia battle | 7NEWS

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Sam Neill, the 78-year-old actor, has died from pneumonia complications shortly after beating cancer. Hollywood colleagues including Alec Baldwin, Magda Szubanski and others pay tribute to the beloved performer, remembering his generosity, versatility and enduring passion for acting across a 50-year career. Despite never becoming an Australian citizen, Neill was widely regarded as one of Australia's great actors, continuing to secure diverse leading and character roles well into his seventies. Subscribe and set 🔔 » https://7news.link/YTSubscribe | For the latest Australian news and breaking news alerts, connect with 7NEWS online: Visit » https://7news.com.au 7Plus » https://7plus.com.au/ 7NEWS Podcast » https://open.spotify.com/user/dm9fk9hzoe68ibpttheragdgi Facebook » https://www.facebook.com/7NewsAustralia TikTok » https://www.tiktok.com/@7newsaustralia Instagram » https://www.instagram.com/7newsaustralia/ X » https://x.com/7NewsAustralia 7NEWS combines the trusted and powerful

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