After the wave of bickering that was generated around the cause of death of the protagonist of “Jurassic Park”, Sam Neill, his representative has come out to confirm that the death was not related to the cancer diagnosis he received in 2022, but rather to an unexpected case of pneumonia.

In a series of statements, the actor's former collaborator stated that he had recently overcome the angioimmunoblastic T cell lymphoma that was diagnosed a few years ago thanks to CAR-T, an innovative therapy in the medical area.

“Sam Neill remained cancer-free until the end,” Philip Grenz clarified in the statement that has made international headlines.

The businessman's statements add to what the family said in the statement announcing his death. And, in the moving writing, they highlighted that his death occurred “suddenly and unexpectedly, but with the consolation that Sam remained cancer-free.”

“Sam was surrounded by his family and passed away with the dignity that characterized his entire life,” the announcement highlighted.

In addition to clarifying Neill's cause of death, Philip Grenz said that the family will organize a private tribute at the New Zealand farm where the actor lived.

The representative added that instead of sending flowers, fans should donate to causes the actor supported, such as the Dunstan Hospital Foundation, The Snowdome Foundation, NZ Nature Fund and Sustainable Tarras.

However, the tributes and farewell words to Sam Neill began from the day his death was announced. This is how personalities of the stature of Nicole Kidman, Toni Collette, Kylie Minogue, Alec Baldwin, Richard E. Grant, Cillian Murphy, Alan Cumming and Henry Golding dedicated an emotional “goodbye” to him on social networks.