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Sam Neill, Jurassic Park Icon, Passes at 78 | Salt Lake City News
Veteran actor Sam Neill, beloved for his iconic role as Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park, has died at 78 in Sydney, Australia. Though he’d been battling blood cancer since 2022, his family confirmed he was cancer-free at the time of his passing. With over 150 credits spanning five decades, Neill’s career soared from stage to screen, launching with acclaimed roles in My Brilliant Career and Dead Calm before becoming a Hollywood staple through Jurassic Park, The Hunt for Red October, and The Piano. He also left a mark on TV with Emmy-nominated work in Merlin and appearances in Peaky Blinders and…
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