Jurassic Park Actor Sam Neill Has Died At 78

Sam Neill, the celebrated New Zealand actor known for Sleeping Dogs, Jurassic Park, and Peaky Blinders, has sadly died on July 13, 2026, at age 78.

Neill died in Sydney, Australia, and no cause of death has been given at this time, though Neill had recently announced he was cancer-free following treatment for angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma.

According to the statement posted on Neill’s social media page, his death was “sudden and unexpected,” and he was “surrounded by family.” His family then went on to express their gratitude to St. Vincent’s Private Hospital for their incredible care.

Sam Neill’s impressive career spanned over five decades and 150 credits, cementing himself as one of Hollywood’s most recognizable presences. For many audiences, he will be remembered for his role as Dr. Alan Grant, the reluctant paleontologist in Steven Spielberg’s 1993 film Jurassic Park, later returning to the role in Jurassic Park III and Jurassic Park Dominion.

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