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Irish actor Sam Neill admitted he wasn't 'frightened of dying' before sudden passing

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July 13, 2026

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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

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Irish Mirror

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· Jul 12, 2026

Loved ones of late Irish Mirror photographer Mick O'Neill release balloons to mark anniversary

PPAI award-winning photographer Mick, from Swords in Co Dublin, died in a motorcycle accident on the Old Airport Road in North Dublin on June 12, 2025

The Eastern Herald

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· 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.

News24

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· Jul 13, 2026

News24 | ‘Jurassic Park’ star Sam Neill dies aged 78

‘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”.

Associated Press

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· Jul 13, 2026

Actor Sam Neill, known for 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano,' dies at 78

Actor Sam Neill's death was “sudden and unexpected,” a family statement said, adding that he “remained cancer free” when he died. A cause of death wasn’t specified. “Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterised his whole life,” his family wrote. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 13, 2026

NZ actor Sir Sam Neill has died age 78

NZ actor Sir Sam Neill has died age 78

The West Australian

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· Jul 13, 2026

New Zealand actor Sam Neill dies suddenly in Sydney

Hollywood actor Sam Neill has died suddenly aged 78, his devastated family has announced.

CBC News

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· Jul 13, 2026

New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for Jurassic Park role, 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.

TheJournal.ie

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· Jun 30, 2026

Doctor admits careless driving causing death of his six-year-old daughter in M6 crash

The child died at Children’s Health Ireland hospital at Temple Street in Dublin, nine days after the incident.

RTÉ News

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· 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.

RTL Today

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· 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.

Times of India

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· Jul 8, 2026

Chilling new images reveal condition of Connor Murphy’s Thailand home before drowning death

Connor Murphy died in Thailand after reportedly fleeing police and entering a lake, where he later drowned. Newly released images from his rental home show trash, medication packets and damage inside the property. Police are still investigating the case and awaiting autopsy and toxicology results. Authorities have not confirmed what led to Murphy’s behavior before his death.

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

Sam Neill dies aged 78: reports

The much-loved actor Sam Neill has died, according to a post on his Instagram feed.

Investing.com

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· Jul 13, 2026

New Zealand actor Sam Neill dies aged 78

New Zealand actor Sam Neill dies aged 78

Latestly.com

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· Jul 8, 2026

What Happened to Connor Murphy? Fitness Influencer’s Death Rumours Go Viral on Social Media

Fitness influencer Connor Murphy, 32, is reportedly dead after a drowning incident in Thailand on July 7, 2026, following erratic behavior at a rental home, according to Thai media. While social media and fellow bodybuilder Tony Hughes are discussing his passing, an official statement from Murphy's family or representatives remains unconfirmed amidst widespread rumors.

India TV News

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· Jul 13, 2026

Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill dies at 78, family says actor remained cancer free

Veteran actor Sam Neill, best known for playing Dr Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park franchise, has died at the age of 78. His family confirmed that the actor passed away on Monday, July 13, in Sydney, Australia.

ComicBook.com

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· Jul 13, 2026

Sam Neill, Jurassic Park Star and Hollywood Legend, Dies at 78

Image courtesy of Universal Pictures Sam Neill has died at age 78. Neill’s family confirmed the news in a statement shared on Monday, closing out a screen career that spanned more than five decades across film and television. Born in Northern Ireland but raised in New Zealand, Neill became one of his home country’s most decorated exports, building an international []

Fox News

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· Jul 13, 2026

New Zealand actor Sam Neill dies at age 78 after cancer recovery, family says

New Zealand actor Sam Neill died suddenly at age 78 on Monday surrounded by family members after he recovered from cancer, his family announced.

South China Morning Post

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· 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...

The Standard

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· Jul 13, 2026

Sam Neill, star of Jurassic Park films and Peaky Blinders, dies aged 78

The Hollywood star died in Sydney on Monday

Variety

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· 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 []

CityNews Montreal

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· 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.

Euro Weekly News

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· Jun 29, 2026

Three Irish tourists killed in devastating Málaga motorway crash

Three Irish nationals have died and another person has been seriously injured following a devastating motorway crash on Spain’s Costa []

NBC News

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· Jul 13, 2026

Sam Neill, actor known for ‘Jurassic Park,’ dies at 78

Sam Neill, the New Zealand actor best known for his role in the “Jurassic Park” movies, has died, his family said Monday.

ArcaMax

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· Jul 1, 2026

'Indiana Jones' and 'Braveheart' actor Michael Byrne dies at 82

NEW YORK — Ubiquitous British actor Michael Byrne has died. The Shakespearean performer who appeared in films including “A Bridge Too Far,” “Braveheart,” “The Saint,” “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” and “Gangs of New ...

JOE.co.uk

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· 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 []

Sky News

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· Jul 13, 2026

Jurassic Park star Sam Neill has died

Jurassic Park star Sam Neill has died

Legit.ng

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· Jul 6, 2026

Sam Larry's associate shares update about his condition amid death rumours

Reports of Sam Larry's serious road accident triggered death rumours online. His associate reassures fans of his recovery following the tragic incident.

Al Bawaba

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· 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...

Irish News

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· Jul 5, 2026

Man in 40s shot dead in south Dublin

Gardaí are investigating the shooting.

Proto Thema - English

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· 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.

The News Letter

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· Jun 27, 2026

Man in his 30s dies after vehicle crashes and overturns in Ballyclare

The PSNI have confirmed that a man in his 30s has tragically died following a single-vehicle collision in Ballyclare.

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