Sam Neill, ‘Jurassic Park’ Star, Dies at 78 https://t.co/i63oLCYaQN
— Variety (@Variety) July 13, 2026
Actor Sam Neill has passed away at the age of 73. He was best known for his role as Doctor Alan Grant in the ‘Jurassic Park’ franchise. Other film roles included films such as “In the Mouth of Madness”, “Hunt for the Wilderpeople” and “Possession”. He also did television work such as “Peaky Blinders” and “The Tudors”.
“It is with immense sadness that the whānau [family] of Sam Neill share the news of his passing on Monday 13th July, in Sydney, Australia. Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterised his whole life,” Neill’s family said in a statement. “The loss was sudden and unexpected but blessed by the fact that Sam remained cancer free. They would like to express their deepest gratitude to the staff at St Vincent’s Private Hospital for their incredible care. More details will be shared later, but for now, on behalf of the family, we ask that you respect their privacy as they navigate this immeasurable loss.”
