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Sam Neill, Jurassic Park actor, dies 'unexpectedly' at 78

Deutsche Welle Monday 13 July 2026, 06:08 UTC 1 min read
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FilmNew Zealand Sam Neill, Jurassic Park actor, dies 'unexpectedly' at 78 July 13, 2026Advertisement Actor Sam Neill has died, his family said in a statement on Monday. The New Zealand-born actor rose to international prominence for his performance as Dr. Alan Grant in the 1993 film Jurassic Park. "The loss was sudden and unexpected but blessed by the fact that Sam remained cancer free," a statement posted on Neill's Instagram page said.

FilmNew Zealand Sam Neill, Jurassic Park actor, dies 'unexpectedly' at 78 July 13, 2026Advertisement Actor Sam Neill has died, his family said in a statement on Monday. He was 78. The New Zealand-born actor rose to international prominence for his performance as Dr. Alan Grant in the 1993 film Jurassic Park. "The loss was sudden and unexpected but blessed by the fact that Sam remained cancer free," a statement posted on Neill's Instagram page said. More to follow...
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