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Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill dies at 78, family confirms: ‘The loss was sudden and unexpected’
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Sam Neill, the New Zealand actor known for playing Dr. Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park franchise, died at age 78.
His family confirmed the death on July 13, 2026, in Sydney, Australia, calling the loss sudden and unexpected.
Neill remained cancer-free at the time of his death, according to the family statement.
He first gained recognition in Sleeping Dogs (1977) and later starred in films like The Piano (1993) and Event Horizon (1997).
Neill reprised his role as Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park III (2001) and Jurassic World Dominion (2022).
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