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New Zealand actor Sam Neill dies suddenly in Sydney

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July 13, 2026

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New Zealand actor Sam Neill dies suddenly in Sydney

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

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Egyptian Gazette

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· 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.

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 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.

ArcaMax

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· Jul 13, 2026

Richard E. Grant leads tributes to 'gentleman' Sam Neill

Sam Neill was taken to hospital in Sydney, Australia, on Monday (13.07.26), where he died suddenly and unexpectedly, according to a statement from his family published on his Instagram page.

BERNAMA

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· Jul 12, 2026

World : 1 Dead, 2 Injured In Separate Stabbing Incidents In Eastern Australia

SYDNEY, July 12 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- One man has died and two others have been hospitalised following two separate stabbing incidents in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW), police said.

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.

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

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.

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

DNyuz

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· Jul 13, 2026

Sam Neill, New Zealand Screen Actor and Leading Man, Dies at 78

Sam Neill, the versatile New Zealand screen actor who appeared in more than 150 productions over a five-decade career, and who was perhaps best known for his star turn as Dr. Alan Grant in the “Jurassic Park” series, died on Monday in Sydney, Australia. He was 78. Mr. Neill’s family announced his death in a []

Variety

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· Jul 13, 2026

Sam Neill’s Career in Photos: ‘Jurassic Park,’ ‘The Piano,’ ‘Peaky Blinders’ and More

In his more than 50 years on screen, Sam Neill — who died on Monday at the age of 78 — was a leading man of both blockbusters and independent films, had memorable turns in several prestige TV series and excelled at playing heroes and villains alike. Though the New Zealand actor is best known []

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”.

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.

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

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.

Irish Mirror

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· Jul 13, 2026

Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill dies aged 78 as family announce sudden death

The beloved New Zealand actor, best known for playing Dr Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park franchise, died on Monday, July 13, in Sydney, Australia.

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.

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

CBC News

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· 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.

The Tribune

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· Jun 30, 2026

Australian man charged with teen girl’s murder in Thailand

An Australian man was charged with murder and concealment of a body in connection with the death of a teenage girl in an eastern tourist city in Thailand, police said Tuesday. The 17-year-old girl was reported missing Friday. Police said she was last seen on security footage walking into a condominium with the suspect, Simon []

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...

USA TODAY

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· 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/

BOL News

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· 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.

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...

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.

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.

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 28, 2026

Australian arrested after Thai teen girl found dead in suitcase

The family of a 17-year-old Thai girl whose body was found in a suitcase in Pattaya said they were devastated by her death, for which an Australian man has been arrested and charged with murder. Thai police said they arrested an Australian man in his 40s at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport ‌early on Saturday in connection with the killing in Pattaya, about 150km (93 miles) east of Bangkok. The suspect, identified as Simon Peter Carman, faces charges of murder, concealment of a body, moving or...

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.

The Bali Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

Australian Man Dies in Bali Immigration Detention

DENPASAR, Bali – An Australian man died while being held at the Ngurah Rai Immigration Office in Bali on Friday – Read More...

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'.

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 13, 2026

‘Jurassic Park’ Star Sam Neill Dies at 78 After Cancer Battle

Mario Anzuoni / REUTERSJurassic Park star Sam Neill has died at the age of 78.The New Zealand actor’s family announced his passing in a statement on his Instagram page, saying that he was surrounded by loved ones.“It is with immense sadness that the whānau of Sam Neill share the news of his passing on Monday 13th July, in Sydney Australia,” the statement said, using the Māori word for extended family.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Sky News

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· Jul 13, 2026

Jurassic Park star Sam Neill has died

Jurassic Park star Sam Neill has died

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.

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.

Gizmodo

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· Jul 13, 2026

Sam Neill, Star of ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘Event Horizon,’ Has Died

The New Zealand born actor, who also appeared in 'Omen III,' 'Dead Calm,' and many others, was 78.

WRAL News

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· Jul 13, 2026

Sam Neill, New Zealand actor who starred in 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano,' dies at 78

Sam Neill, the elegant and versatile actor who moved from art films to blockbusters like “Jurassic Park” and “The Hunt for Red October,” has died at 78. He said he had a rare type of lymphoma in 2023. His family said he was cancer-free when he died Monday but the statement didn't give a cause. Th...

9 News Australia

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· Jun 29, 2026

Man who allegedly murdered Thai teenager had history with police in Perth | 9 News Australia

The Australian man accused of murdering a Thai teenager had a history with law enforcement when he lived in Perth. | *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU

ABC News

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· Jun 30, 2026

Australian man charged with murder over death of a teenage girl in Thailand's Pattaya

Thai police have charged an Australian man with murder and concealment of a body in connection with a teen girl's death

Knewz

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· Jun 29, 2026

Man stuffed murdered Thai teen into suitcase, then attempted to flee country by plane: cops

An Australian man was arrested at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport on Friday evening while attempting to board a flight to Perth. Simon Peter Carman, 46, from Ballarat in Victoria, faces murder charges after a 17-year-old Thai girl’s body was found inside a black suitcase near railway tracks in Pattaya. Investigators reviewed surveillance footage showing the pair...

Arab Times Online

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· Jun 27, 2026

Caught On Camera: Australian Man Arrested in Thailand After 17-Year-Old Girl Found Dead Inside Suitcase

BANGKOK, June 27: A 46-year-old Australian man has been arrested at a Bangkok airport in connection with the alleged murder of a 17-year-old Thai girl whose body was discovered ins...

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

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