@dailymailau: RIP 🕊️ Sam Neill has died at the age of 78 after revealing he was 'cancer--free' just months ago following his long battle with the disease. Neill's family announced his death on Monday afternoon in a heartbreaking statement, revealing his passing was 'sudden and unexpected'. 'It is with immense sadness that the whānau of Sam Neill share the news of his passing on Monday 13th July, in Sydney Australia. Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterised his whole life,' they said. #samneill #jurassicpark #fyp #breakingnews #australia