Sam Neill reveals his real name is Nigel Neill, changed it to Sam to avoid childhood bullies. He battled stage 3 blood cancer but is now in remission and working on new projects.
Key Points
Sam Neill changed his name from Nigel Neill to Sam to avoid bullies
He battled stage 3 blood cancer and underwent brutal chemotherapy
Neill is currently in remission and working on new projects
He expressed gratitude for being alive and shared his perspective on death
Pros
Sam Neill's courage in battling cancer and sharing his story
Inspiration from Neill's determination to keep fighting
Success of the treatment and Neill being in remission
Cons
The challenging journey of undergoing brutal chemotherapy
The aggressive nature of the cancer and resistance to initial treatment