Multiple outlets report that New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for his role in “Jurassic Park,” dies from pneumonia. The actor’s agent confirms the cause, stating Neill “fought and beaten” lymphoma before becoming ill, and that he ultimately died of pneumonia rather than cancer. A New Zealand report cited by several Australian publications also says Neill had been sick with pneumonia shortly before his death. PBS NewsHour and other wire-based reporting add that Neill’s agent tells The Associated Press he will be honored at a private family memorial at his New Zealand farm later.

Some earlier discussion in media about Neill’s health is clarified in these reports: one outlet says the agent makes the cause of death public after speaking with the actor’s family to correct inaccurate claims. Reports also note that Neill previously faced cancer and had said he was cancer-free after treatment. The consistent accounts across sources describe pneumonia as the final illness leading to his death on Monday in Sydney, Australia, at age 2024.