NEWS OF THE WEEK: Sam Neill promises fans he's 'alive and kicking' after cancer battle

During a recent interview for The Guardian, the actor revealed that he had been diagnosed with stage three angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma - a type of blood cancer - last year. The news quickly made headlines around the world, with fans reaching out to Neill to share well wishes. However, the New Zealand-based star took to Instagram on Saturday to post a video in which he insisted he is in remission and doing "fine" "Hi, I'm Sam Neill. Actor of sorts, vintner, and an author as it happens..."