Sam Neill

Entertainment

Award winning actor

Born: 14/09/1947

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Died: 13/07/2026

Actor Sam Neil, best known for his starring role in 1993's Jurassic Park, has died aged 78. In a statement his family say Neill's death was "sudden and unexpected" but that he was "surrounded by family". Neill had previously been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, but announced earlier this year that he was cancer-free. Following his death tributes poured in from fellow actors, musicians and world leaders. They include New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, who described Neill as "one of the greats", and Australian PM Anthony Albanese, who said Neill had "earned a special place in Australian hearts". Fellow Kiwi actor Karl Urban described Neill as a "national treasure" and "truly brilliant", while former co-star Toni Collete wrote "I love you, dear Sam". Neill was an undeniably versatile and accomplished actor, which was demonstrated no better than in 1993 which saw two of his most outstanding films, writes BBC entertainment correspondent Colin Paterson.

21 points.