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Beloved ‘Jurassic Park’ Star Dies At 78

Actor Sam Neill, best known for his role in the iconic Steven Spielberg classic “Jurassic Park,” died unexpectedly on Monday at the age of 78. His family shared a statement on the actor’s passing on Monday morning. “It is with immense sadness that the whānau [extended family] of Sam Neill share the news of his ...
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· Jul 13, 2026
Sam Neill pictured for the final time: Jurassic Park star looked happy and healthy as he attended the Aria Hall Of Fame Awards just four weeks ago - before his 'sudden and unexpected' death aged 78
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· Jul 13, 2026
Where the Jurassic Park cast are now - from becoming a dad in 60s to artist
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Sam Neill, Jurassic Park star, dies at 78
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· Jul 13, 2026
Sam Neill, Jurassic Park Actor, Dead at 78
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Jurassic Park star Sam Neill has died
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· Jul 13, 2026
Late Sam Neill's breakthrough role was in Jurassic Park, but did you know he wasn't the first choice?
Sam Neill, a veteran Hollywood actor, died at age 78 on Monday, July 13. Although he has a robust filmography to his credit, he is best remembered by many fans for that one role - the one that made him Dr Alan Grant, the palaeontologist in Jurassic Park.
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· Jul 13, 2026
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