Sam Neill, star of Jurassic Park, Dead Calm and The Piano dies aged 78
Sam Neill, the New Zealand actor best known for his leading role in the blockbuster Jurassic Park franchise, has died at the age of 78. A spokesperson for Neill’s family confirmed he passed away on Monday surrounded by his family. It followed the actor’s recent revelation he was living cancer-free after being diagnosed with blood cancer in March 2022. “It is with immense sadness that the whānau of Sam Neill share the news of his passing on Monday 13th July, in Sydney Australia. Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterised his whole life,” a statement on his…
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