Sam Neill Dead, Jurassic Park Actor Dies at 78

The world of cinema has lost a beloved star.

Sam Neill, who portrayed Dr. Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park franchise, died in Sydney, Australia, on July 13, his family confirmed. He was 78.

“Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterized his whole life,” a statement posted to Neill’s Instagram read. “The loss was sudden and unexpected but blessed by the fact that Sam remained cancer free.”

The New Zealand actor, who was diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, stage 3 blood cancer, in 2022, announced he was cancer free earlier this year.

Neill, according to The Guardian, is survived by his four kids and eight grandchildren.

“They would like to express their deepest gratitude to the staff at St Vincent’s Private Hospital for their incredible care,” the social media statement continued. “More details will be shared later, but for now, on behalf of the family, we ask that you respect their privacy as they navigate this immeasurable loss.”