NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    In the news
    Netflix
    Shah Rukh Khan
    Alia Bhatt
    Salman Khan
    Ranbir Kapoor
    Ranveer Singh
    Amazon Prime Video
    NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    NewsBytes
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout


    India Business World Politics Sports Technology Entertainment Auto Lifestyle Inspirational Career Bengaluru Delhi Mumbai Visual Stories Find Cricket Statistics Phones Reviews Fitness Bands Reviews Speakers Reviews

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
     
    Home / News / Entertainment News / Pleased to be alive: Actor Sam Neill on cancer battle
    Entertainment

    Pleased to be alive: Actor Sam Neill on cancer battle

    Pleased to be alive: Actor Sam Neill on cancer battle
    Written by Divya Bhonsale
    Mar 18, 2023, 09:48 pm 2 min read
    Pleased to be alive: Actor Sam Neill on cancer battle
    Actor Sam Neill opened up on his battle with cancer in his memoir, 'Did I Ever Tell You This?'

    Jurassic Park star Sam Neill has opened up about his battle with cancer in his new memoir, leaving his fans in a state of shock. In Did I Ever Tell You This?, Neill revealed that he was battling stage-three blood cancer. Moreover, in a recent interview with The Guardian, the actor said he wrote the memoir to keep himself busy while undergoing cancer treatment.

    He was diagnosed while promoting 'Jurassic World: Dominion'

    The 75-year-old actor said that it was during the promotions of Jurassic World: Dominion in March 2022 that he was diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma. As per The Guardian's report, he underwent chemotherapy, but that didn't help him. He later switched to new chemotherapy drugs that he has to take every month for the rest of his life, though he is now cancer free.

    'Just pleased to be alive,' says Niell

    Neill, who played Dr. Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park franchise, further spoke about his cancer treatment days. "I can't pretend that the last year hasn't had its dark moments, but those dark moments throw the light into sharp relief...and have made me grateful for every day and immensely grateful for all my friends. Just pleased to be alive," he said in the interview.

    Writing memoir gave him reason to live

    While Neill talked at length about the dark phase, he also explained why he chose to write the memoir. Initially, he did not have any intention of writing, but soon, the memoir gave him a reason to live, giving him an opportunity to share his experience. "It was a lifesaver really, because I couldn't have gone through that with nothing to do," he said.

    On the work front 

    It was in the year 1979 that Neill began his career in the film industry. In a career spanning over four decades as an actor, he has delivered several memorable performances, including those in the Jurassic Park films, The Piano, and Peaky Blinders. He was also seen in Thor: Love and Thunder. Neill will next be seen in the Australian film The Portable Door.

    Share this timeline
    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    Latest
    Hollywood
    Cancer
    Peaky Blinders
    Jurassic Park

    Latest

    Women's Premier League 2023: Tahlia McGrath smashes her fourth fifty Women's Premier League (WPL)
    WPL 2023: UPW compile 138/6 against DC; McGrath, Capsey shine Women's Premier League (WPL)
    Google releases Bard, its rival to OpenAI's ChatGPT Google Bard
    HC slams Punjab Police for failing to arrest Amritpal Singh Haryana High Court

    Hollywood

    Jordan Peele's upcoming film to clash with 'Avatar 3' Jordan Peele
    'Shadow and Bone' Season 2: All about Netflix's top-rated show Netflix
    'Star Wars,' 'Harry Potter' actor Paul Grant dies at 56 Harry Potter
    Happy birthday, Gary Oldman: Best performances by the fine actor Gary Oldman

    Cancer

    Pfizer acquires Seagen for $43 billion to improve cancer treatments Pfizer
    Joe Biden had cancerous skin lesion removed successfully in February Joe Biden
    Scientists find 'Bond villain' DNA that could revolutionize cancer treatment Research
    World Cholangiocarcinoma Day: Symptoms, risk factors, and treatment Health & Wellness

    Peaky Blinders

    5 series streamed the most in India this past week Netflix
    'Peaky Blinders' Season-6 trailer: Stage is set for epic finale Tom Hardy
    Helen McCrory birth anniversary: A note to lionhearted Aunt Pol Helen McCrory
    'Peaky Blinders' season six: What to expect this time? Tom Hardy

    Jurassic Park

    Steven Spielberg birthday special: 5 must-watch films of legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg
    Will 'Jurassic World: Dominion' be able to touch $1B mark? Box Office
    'Jurassic World Dominion' eyeing worldwide collection of $386M this weekend Hollywood
    Catch the first look of 'Jurassic World: Dominion' on IMAX Hollywood

    Love Entertainment News?

    Subscribe to stay updated.

    Entertainment Thumbnail
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2023