Sam Neill, Jurassic Park actor, dies at 78

Sam Neill, the actor who rose to fame for his role in the Jurassic Park film series, has died at the age of 78. His family described his death as sudden and unexpected, adding that he passed away in Sydney surrounded by family members. Sam Neill was born in Northern Ireland and moved to New Zealand as a child. In Steven Spielberg’s first Jurassic Park film in 1993, he played Dr. Alan Grant. He later reprised the role in several other films in the franchise. Three years ago, Sam Neill announced that he had been diagnosed with cancer, but in April of this year he said the cancer had been completely cured and there was no longer any trace of the disease in his body. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed sorrow over Sam Neill’s death, writing on X: “He appeared in many beloved Australian productions and earned a special place in the hearts of Australians.” Jacob King/PA Wire