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Sam Neill, New Zealand actor who starred in ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Piano,’ dies at 78
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· July 13, 2026
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Key points He was known for his roles in films such as "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano". Actor Sam Neill has passed away at the age of 78.
Actor Sam Neill has passed away at the age of 78. He was known for his roles in films such as "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano". Neill had previously disclosed that he was diagnosed with a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2023.
His death was announced on his social media page, with his family stating that it was "sudden and unexpected". They also noted that he had remained cancer free at the time of his death. Neill died in Sydney, surrounded by his family.
Further details about Neill's life and career are available from the source. His family has released a statement, but a cause of death has not been specified.
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Category: parks Published: July 13, 2026 Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) Reading time: 1 min
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