Beloved actor Sam Neill reveals he is feeling good and is ‘optimistic’ for the future following health battle

After enduring a gruelling battle with cancer, beloved actor Sam Neill has shared that he is now feeling healthy and “looking forward to a long future”.

Neill previously shocked his loving fans in 2023, when he disclosed details of his battle with blood cancer in his memoir, Did I Ever Tell You This?

After concerns for the star’s well-being began to grow, the Jurassic Park star took to social media to assure fans he was doing fine.

Now, during a recent interview with Summer Weekends, Neill revealed that he is feeling “good” these days and is making the most of life.

“I’m doing my exercises – well, not as many as I probably should be. I’m a little bit lazy in that regard. But now I feel good and optimistic and looking forward to a long future,” he said.

“One of the things that these issues teach you is life is short so make the most of it and that’s what I’m doing.”

In addition to embracing life, Neill has previously expressed gratitude for the medical advancements that made his recovery possible and allowed him to be here today.

“I’m in remission and as you see, I’m hard at work and enjoying life immensely,” he said during a previous appearance on Kate Thornton’s White Wine Question Time podcast.

“I’m very grateful for not just the wonderful care I’ve had from doctors and nurses and so on, but also the strides that have been made in treating these things in the last few years.”

During the conversation, Neill also opened up about his treatment journey, acknowledging that while it remained challenging, progress was steady.

“If this had happened to me 20 years ago, I wouldn’t be around to talk to you,” he said.

“I go in [for treatment] once a month now. But it used to be three times a month and it’s down to once a month now.

“You have sort three or four horrible days afterwards and then all is well and you cheer up and I go to the gym and all that.”