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‘Jurassic Park’ star Sam Neill dies

Egyptian Gazette

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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.

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Sky News

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· Jul 13, 2026

Jurassic Park star Sam Neill has died

Jurassic Park star Sam Neill has died

Daily Mirror

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· Jul 13, 2026

Where the Jurassic Park cast are now - from becoming a dad in 60s to artist

Its been over three decades since Jurassic Park first came onot our screens - and while the cast was packed with big name actors, the recent death of Sam Neill has sent shockwaves through the crew

The Economic Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

Sam Neill, Jurassic Park star, dies at 78

Sam Neill, Jurassic Park star, dies at 78

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 13, 2026

Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill dies at 78

Family says his death was 'unexpected and sudden'

Sweden Herald

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· 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

Investing.com

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· Jul 13, 2026

Sam Neill, Jurassic Park star, dies at 78

Sam Neill, Jurassic Park star, dies at 78

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

DNyuz

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· 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 []

Daily Mail

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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

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

UPI

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· 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

ComicBook.com

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· Jul 7, 2026

New 2-Part Sci-Fi Completely Rewrites 66 Million Years of Dinosaur History – Watch the Wild Trailer

Image via Sparke Films Move over, Jurassic Park: a wild new dinosaur series that completely reinvents history is in the works, and there’s a brand-new trailer for it. Although the Jurassic franchise will probably never go extinct, we are now at least entering an age where there are some other exciting dino movies, and they keep taking us to []

New Musical Express

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· 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.

Latestly.com

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· 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'.

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

Actor Sam Neil has died

New Zealand actor Sam Neil, most famous for Jurassic Park, has died in Sydney, his family says.

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 []

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...

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.

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.

Times of India

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· Jul 10, 2026

This 143-million-year-old dinosaur discovered in Thailand, can rewrite parts of Jurassic history

This 143-million-year-old dinosaur discovered in Thailand, can rewrite parts of Jurassic history

Townhall

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· Jul 13, 2026

‘Jurassic Park’ Actor Sam Neill Dies at 78

‘Jurassic Park’ Actor Sam Neill Dies at 78

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jun 23, 2026

‘Blair Witch’ Movie Reboot Lands 2027 Release

Dylan Clark helms Lionsgate and Blumhouse Atomic Monster's reimagining of the 1999 horror feature that became a sensation after its Sundance debut.

MovieGuide

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· Jul 7, 2026

Why This Holocaust Movie Needed Humor and Heart

Teddy Bear Award® winner director Sean McNamara sat down with Movieguide® to dive into his latest movie's heart and humor.

Independent Journal Review

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· 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

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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 []

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.

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.

Irish Star

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· 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

India TV News

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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.

Metro

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· Jul 13, 2026

Beloved Jurassic Park star Sam Neill dies aged 78 months after being declared ‘cancer-free’

His death was 'sudden' and 'unexpected'.

E! Online

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· Jul 13, 2026

Sam Neill, Jurassic Park Actor, Dead at 78

The world of cinema has lost a beloved star. Sam Neill, who portrayed Dr. Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park franchise, died in Sydney, Australia, on July 13, his family confirmed. He was 78. Sam...

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· Jun 29, 2026

First trailer for Nosferatu director's next horror movie is here, and it looks like his creepiest project yet

First trailer for Nosferatu director's next horror movie is here, and it looks like his creepiest project yet

The West Australian

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· 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.

The News Letter

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· 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.

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”.

Us Weekly

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· Jul 10, 2026

3 Best New Prime Video Movies to Watch This Weekend (July 10-12)

Are you in the mood for dinosaurs, star-crossed cannibal lovers and career-obsessed writers? Then you’re reading the right article. Prime Video added a slew of new movies in July, and Watch With Us is here to suggest some of the best ones you should watch this weekend. Dune: Part 3 is set to dominate the []

Associated Press

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· Jul 10, 2026

'The Odyssey' cast on 'the ultimate adventure story' | AP interview

The Associated Press spoke to filmmaker Christopher Nolan, and his cast, about the epic undertaking of adapting “The Odyssey” for the big screen. The cast interviews include Matt Damon (Odysseus), Anne Hathaway (Penelope), Tom Holland (Telemachus), Zendaya (Athena), John Leguizamo (Eumaeus), Lupita Nyong’o (Helen of Troy and Clytemnestra) and Himesh Patel (Eurylochus). The film opens in theaters worldwide on July 17. #theodyssey #odyssey

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 13, 2026

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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