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Sam Neill, Jurassic Park Icon, Passes at 78 | San Antonio News
Sam Neill, the iconic actor who brought Alan Grant to life in Jurassic Park, has passed away at 78 in Sydney. Known for his commanding presence and versatility—from The Piano to blockbuster hits—he battled a rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma but was cancer-free at the time of his sudden, peaceful death surrounded by loved ones. A beloved New Zealander and film legend, Neill also starred in The Hunt for Red October and Peaky Blinders, and was celebrated for his farm life, vintner pursuits, and 2023 memoir. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hailed him as “one of the greats,” crediting Neill with…
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