Sam Neill's Brave Battle with Cancer: Exclusive Insights
Sam Neill's Cancer Journey
Celebrated actor Sam Neill has opened up about his “brutal” chemotherapy treatment for cancer in the first episode of ABC’s forthcoming series, The Assembly. The 76-year-old star, who has been battling a rare blood cancer, angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma for over two years and who is currently in remission, admitted his struggles to the show’s participants — a group of autistic journalism students mentored by award-winning journalist, Leigh Sales.
Insights and Revelations
Neill, currently filming a Netflix series in Vancouver, revealed to 20-year-old student Evie that he is continuing chemotherapy, albeit on a less severe regimen. “I’m on a different one now, so at least I don’t look like somebody’s bald thumb,” he remarked humorously about his previous appearance.
- Grateful for Life: Neill expressed his gratitude for the treatments that have helped him survive, stating, “living is much better than the other thing.”
- Personal Reflections: The interview covers Neill's personal life, including career decisions, love life, family, and his Knighthood acceptance.
Make sure to catch Sam Neill's full interview when The Assembly premieres on Tuesday, August 20 at 8.30pm on ABC.
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