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'Hero, legend, sweetheart': Tributes to Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill, who has died aged 78

Friends, politicians and fellow film stars remember Neill following his sudden and unexpected death.
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E! Online
· Jul 13, 2026
Sam Neill Dead at 78: Toni Collette, Alan Cumming and More Pay Tribute
Hollywood is remembering Sam Neill. After the Jurassic Park actor, who played Dr. Alan Grant in the dinasaur movie franchise, died July 13 at the age of 78, many of his friends and former...
DNyuz
· Jul 13, 2026
‘Jurassic Park’ star Sam Neill was beaming in last public apparances before his death at 78
Sam Neill – best known for his role in the Steven Spielberg-directed blockbuster “Jurassic Park” – was all smiles as he attended a music hall of fame ceremony just weeks before his death at 78. The actor beamed in a selfie taken with the singer Kate Ceberano – who was inducted into the Australian Recording []
Hello Magazine
· Jul 13, 2026
Sam Neill's private life off-screen - including 4 children he leaves behind
Actor Sam Neill, famed for playing Dr Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park franchise, has died aged 78. Find out all you need to know about his family life here
Daily Mail
· 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
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
New Musical Express
· Jul 13, 2026
Sam Neill, ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘Peaky Blinders’ actor, dies aged 78
The celebrated New Zealand actor’s decades-spanning work saw him play romantic leads and charismatic villains The post Sam Neill, ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘Peaky Blinders’ actor, dies aged 78 appeared first on NME.
India TV News
· 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.
Sky News
· Jul 13, 2026
Jurassic Park star Sam Neill has died
Jurassic Park star Sam Neill has died
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 13, 2026
Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill dies at 78
Family says his death was 'unexpected and sudden'
RTÉ News
· Jul 13, 2026
Jurassic Park star Sam Neill dies aged 78
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, 78, known for his roles in the Jurassic Park movies and TV series Peaky Blinders has died, his family has said.
The New Zealand Herald
· Jul 13, 2026
Film world, friends mourn Sir Sam Neill, praised for talent, kindness and passion
Film world, friends mourn Sir Sam Neill, praised for talent, kindness and passion
The Standard
· Jul 13, 2026
Sam Neill, star of Jurassic Park films and Peaky Blinders, dies aged 78
The Hollywood star died in Sydney on Monday
UPI
· Jul 13, 2026
Actor Sam Neill of 'Jurassic Park' fame dies at age 78
Actor Sam Neill of 'Jurassic Park' fame dies at age 78
CityNews Montreal
· Jul 13, 2026
Actor Sam Neill, known for ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Piano,’ dies at 78, his family says
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Sam Neill, a smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose career moved from art film to blockbuster as he dodged velociraptors in “Jurassic Park” and played Holly Hunter’s husband in “The Piano,” has died. He was 78. In 2023, Neill disclosed he had been diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, a rare [] The post Actor Sam Neill, known for ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Piano,’ dies at 78, his family says appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
The Economic Times
· Jul 13, 2026
Sam Neill, Jurassic Park star, dies at 78
Sam Neill, Jurassic Park star, dies at 78
JOE.co.uk
· Jul 13, 2026
Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders star Sam Neill dies aged 78
‘One of the greats’ Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders star Sam Neill has died aged 78. The news of the actor’s death was confirmed on Monday by his family in a statement posted to social media. The family described his death as “sudden and unexpected”. Sam Neill. Image: Getty. No official cause of death was []
Sweden Herald
· Jul 13, 2026
Sam Neill, star of Jurassic Park and Ivanhoe, dies at 78
Sam Neill, star of Jurassic Park and Ivanhoe, dies at 78
Proto Thema - English
· Jul 13, 2026
Veteran New Zealand actor Sam Neill dies aged 78
Neill breathed his last at a hospital in Australia. He had been diagnosed with blood cancer in 2022 and had recently revealed that he had come out the winner in that fight. Over his career he appeared in Oscar winning films as well as commercial successes such as Jurassic Park. The post Veteran New Zealand actor Sam Neill dies aged 78 appeared first on ProtoThema English.
Independent Journal Review
· Jul 13, 2026
'Jurassic Park' Star Sam Neill Dies at 78 After Cancer Battle
Sam Neill, the actor best known for playing paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant in “Jurassic Park,” has died at age 78, his family announced Monday. According to Page Six , Neill died in Sydney, Australia, surrounded by
Variety
· Jul 13, 2026
Sam Neill, ‘Jurassic Park’ Star, Dies at 78
Sam Neill, the versatile actor whose career of more than 50 years was highlighted by his three appearances in the blockbuster “Jurassic Park” and “Jurassic World” franchises, died on July 13 in Sydney, Australia. He was 78. “It is with immense sadness that the whānau [family] of Sam Neill share the news of his passing []
Latestly.com
· Jul 13, 2026
Sir Sam Neill, ‘Jurassic Park’ Actor, Dies at 78 in Sydney; Family Shares Statement on His Sudden Passing
Sir Sam Neill, the beloved 'Jurassic Park' actor, has died at 78 in Sydney, Australia, his family confirmed on July 13, 2026. The veteran star, who recently announced being cancer-free, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. Tributes pour in for the versatile actor known for iconic roles in 'Jurassic Park', 'The Piano', and 'Peaky Blinders'.
Investing.com
· Jul 13, 2026
Sam Neill, Jurassic Park star, dies at 78
Sam Neill, Jurassic Park star, dies at 78
ComicBook.com
· Jul 13, 2026
Remembering Sam Neill’s Most Iconic Roles: “A Joy to Watch on Film”
Image courtesy of BBC, Universal pictures, and Gaumont Distribution Sam Neill taught whole generations to believe in dinosaurs, becoming a staple of Hollywood and one of New Zealand’s most recognizable stars. Sadly, the actor passed today, surrounded by family in Sydney, at the age of 78. His family said the loss was sudden and unexpected, coming even as Neill remained free of the lymphoma []
Daily Sabah
· Jul 13, 2026
Actor Sam Neill, star of 'Jurassic Park,' 'The Piano,' dies at 78
Sam Neill, a smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose career moved from art film to blockbuster as he dodged velociraptors in 'Jurassic Park” to playing Holly Hunter’s husband in...
Egyptian Gazette
· Jul 13, 2026
‘Jurassic Park’ star Sam Neill dies
Jurassic Park star Sam Neill died in Australia on Monday aged 78, his family said in a statement that described the beloved actor’s death as “sudden and unexpected”. The New Zealander had in recent years undergone treatment for lymphoma but declared this year that he was cancer free. “It is with immense sadness that the [] The post ‘Jurassic Park’ star Sam Neill dies appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
USA TODAY
· Jul 13, 2026
Actor Sam Neill, best known as Dr. Alan Grant from 'Jurassic Park,' dies
Actor Sam Neill, best known for his role as Dr. Alan Grant in "Jurassic Park," died in Sydney at 78 surrounded by family. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ecku3ezn Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
Al Bawaba
· Jul 13, 2026
Jurassic Park star Sam Neill dies at 78
ALBAWABA - Renowned New Zealand actor Sam Neill, best known for starring in Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders, has died at age 78...
Toronto Sun
· Jul 13, 2026
Sam Neill, ‘Jurassic Park’ star, dead at 78
Actor said he was cancer-free just months ago
NBC News
· Jul 13, 2026
Sam Neill, Actor Known For ‘Jurassic Park,’ Dies at 78
Sam Neill, the New Zealand actor known for playing Dr. Alan Grant in the “Jurassic Park” movies, has died at 78. “The loss was sudden and unexpected,” Neill’s family said in a statement. NBC’s Kaylee Hartung reports for TODAY.
The West Australian
· Jul 13, 2026
Smoothly elegant and versatile - Neill takes final bow
New Zealand actor Sam Neill was one of a host of actors and directors who achieved global fame after an explosion of Aussie films that began in the late 1970s.
Townhall
· Jul 13, 2026
‘Jurassic Park’ Actor Sam Neill Dies at 78
‘Jurassic Park’ Actor Sam Neill Dies at 78
ArcaMax
· Jul 13, 2026
Jurassic Park legend Sam Neill dies 'suddenly' aged 78
Sam Neill, best known for playing Alan Grant in Jurassic Park, has died aged 78 as he family described the news as sudden and unexpected.
South China Morning Post
· Jul 13, 2026
Sam Neill, known for roles in Jurassic Park and The Piano, dead at 78
Sam Neill, a smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose career moved from art film to blockbuster as he dodged velociraptors in Jurassic Park to playing Holly Hunter’s husband in The Piano, has died. He was 78. In 2023, Neill disclosed he had been diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Neill died on Monday in Sydney, according to a statement posted to the actor’s social media page. His death was “sudden and unexpected,” the statement said, adding...
BOL News
· Jul 13, 2026
‘Jurassic Park’ star Sam Neill dies at 78
The acclaimed New Zealand actor, best known for playing Dr. Alan Grant, leaves behind a legacy spanning more than five decades in film and television. The post ‘Jurassic Park’ star Sam Neill dies at 78 appeared first on BOL News.
The News Letter
· Jul 13, 2026
Northern Ireland-born actor, and star of Jurassic Park, Sam Neill dies aged 78
Jurassic Park star Sam Neill has died aged 78, his family has confirmed.
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 13, 2026
Sam Neill, Star of Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders, Dies at 78
Sam Neill, New Zealand actor and star of Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders, died in Sydney on Monday at 78. His family said the death was sudden and unexpected, three months after he announced he was cancer-free.
RTL Today
· Jul 13, 2026
'Sudden and unexpected': Jurassic Park star Sam Neill dies aged 78: family
Jurassic Park star Sam Neill died in Australia on Monday aged 78, according to a family statement that described his death as sudden and unexpected.
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 13, 2026
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano,' dies at 78, his family says
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for “Jurassic Park” and “The Piano,” died Monday at 78, his family said.
Irish Star
· Jul 13, 2026
Irish actor Sam Neill admitted he wasn't 'frightened of dying' before sudden passing
Northern Ireland-born Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill died unexpectedly in Sydney, Australia, on July 13, with the star having battled stage-three blood cancer previously
CBC News
· Jul 13, 2026
Actor Sam Neill, known for Jurassic Park, dead at 78
Sam Neill, a smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose career moved from art film to blockbuster, has died at the age of 78.
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