The veteran actor said he is still ‘mourning the loss’ of New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern who quit earlier this year

‘I’m very optimistic and full of life and I’m so happy to be back at work,’ said the Jurassic Park actor.

The 75-year-old actor said he is ‘pleased to be alive’ following treatment.

Neill is survived by his wife Sandra, two daughters and four grandchildren.

Sam Neill and Jeff Goldblum performed a musical duet as they took a break from filming Jurassic World: Dominion. The Hollywood stars are in the UK while shooting the blockbuster, having first teamed up for 1993’s Jurassic Park.