American actor, director, producer, writer; outspoken, controversial figure in film and public life.
Sam Neill has died in Sydney at 78. The Northern Ireland-born New Zealand actor, famed for Jurassic Park, The Piano and The Hunt for Red October, had been cancer-free after a 2022 diagnosis. Family statements describe a sudden, unexpected death, with tributes pouring in from leaders and peers.
A Japanese approval for Telomelysin offers a gentler option for esophageal cancer patients ineligible for surgery. Other studies show CAR T-cell therapy remains transformative for certain cancers, while nanotechnology and immunotherapies highlight ongoing progress with meaningful patient impact.
Independent coverage notes Labour leader Burnham argues for stability to unlock people’s potential, echoing Lord Kinnock’s praise of education and social mobility; Guardian reports Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis and outlook; Independent covers ADHD revelation by Frankie Bridge and Amanda Welch; Nestor reveals cancer treatment update; Glover’s career and humanitarian work highlighted.