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Sam Neill, Jurassic Park Icon, Passes at 78 | Calgary News
Sam Neill, the iconic Dr. Alan Grant from Jurassic Park, has died at 78 in Sydney, Australia — a sudden passing surrounded by loved ones. Diagnosed with a rare cancer in 2023, he announced in April he was cancer-free after groundbreaking treatment, calling it “extraordinary.” From Northern Ireland, raised in New Zealand, his career spanned decades, with unforgettable roles in The Piano, Event Horizon, and Peaky Blinders — but Jurassic Park cemented his global legacy. Tributes poured in from world leaders, including New Zealand’s Prime Minister calling him “one of the greats” and Australia’s…
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