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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.
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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
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
The Economic Times
· Jul 13, 2026
Sam Neill, Jurassic Park star, dies at 78
Sam Neill, Jurassic Park star, dies at 78
Sky News
· Jul 13, 2026
Jurassic Park star Sam Neill has died
Jurassic Park star Sam Neill has died
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
Investing.com
· Jul 13, 2026
Sam Neill, Jurassic Park star, dies at 78
Sam Neill, Jurassic Park star, dies at 78
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 13, 2026
Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill dies at 78
Family says his death was 'unexpected and sudden'
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
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'.
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 []
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...
DNyuz
· Jul 13, 2026
‘Jurassic Park’ star Sam Neill dead at 78
Sam Neill, the star of the 1993 blockbuster ‘Jurassic Park’ died at 78 Monday, it was announced on Instagram. “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 Instragram post read. “Sam was surrounded by family and passed with []
Independent Journal Review
· Jul 13, 2026
'Jurassic Park' Star Sam Neill Dies at 78 After Cancer Battle
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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.
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.
NBC News
· 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.
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.
New Musical Express
· Jul 13, 2026
Sam Neill, ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘Peaky Blinders’ actor, dies aged 78
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· Jul 6, 2026
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· 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.
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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.
Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 13, 2026
‘Jurassic Park’ star Sam Neill dies aged 78
‘Jurassic Park’ star Sam Neill dies aged 78
Brisbane Times
· 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.
Metro
· Jul 13, 2026
Beloved Jurassic Park star Sam Neill dies aged 78 months after being declared ‘cancer-free’
His death was 'sudden' and 'unexpected'.
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.
News24
· 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”.
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...
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· Jul 13, 2026
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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.
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· Jul 13, 2026
‘Jurassic Park’ actor Sam Neill dies at 78
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for “Jurassic Park” and “The Piano”, died Monday at 78, his family said. His death in Sydney was “sudden and unexpected,” according to a statement posted to the actor’s social media page. In 2023, Neill disclosed he had been diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, a rare type of non-Hodgkin []
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