Sam Neill died from pneumonia, “Jurassic Park” star’s agent says

Sam Neill, star of “Jurassic Park,” “The Piano,” and other acclaimed films, died from pneumonia this week, his agent told The Associated Press. Neill was 78. The actor’s death in Sydney, Australia, was announced Monday by his family. He will be honored at a private memorial service, which is set to take place at a later date … Read more

Sam Neill had pneumonia before his death, co-star says, as tributes pour in

Sam Neill, the acclaimed New Zealand actor, was suffering from pneumonia before his death on Monday, according to a co-star. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Fellow Kiwi actor Rima Te Wiata, who appeared opposite Neill in the 2016 comedy “Hunt for the Wilderpeople,” told the … Read more

Kyle Busch died after pneumonia progressed to sepsis, family says

NASCAR star Kyle Busch died from severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis, according to a statement released Saturday by his family. “The medical evaluation provided to the Busch Family concluded that severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications,” according to the statement from the Busch family.  Busch, who won more … Read more

Kyle Busch died of severe pneumonia, family says

NASCAR legend Kyle Busch died of severe pneumonia, his family revealed on Saturday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The 41-year-old driver died Thursday May 21 after his family said he was hospitalized with a “severe illness.” In a new statement, the family said that the … Read more

Rudy Giuliani out of ICU after hospitalization for pneumonia

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has left the intensive care unit, his spokesperson said, after being hospitalized with pneumonia. Giuliani “will spend some time recovering before leaving the hospital,” spokesperson Ted Goodman said in a statement, adding: “The mayor and his family appreciate the outpouring of love and prayers sent his way.” This … Read more

Pneumonia evidence upends decades old conviction in baby’s death to free man

DENVER — A judge on Tuesday threw out the first-degree murder conviction of a man found guilty in the death of his then-girlfriend’s 4-month-old daughter nearly 30 years ago because of new evidence in the case. Stephen Martinez was convicted in 2000 and sentenced to life in prison after prosecutors argued he had beaten Heather … Read more