'Hero, legend, sweetheart': Tributes to Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill, who has died aged 78
Renowned actor Sam Neill, best known for his role in Jurassic Park, has died at the age of 78. His family confirmed the news, noting that he remained cancer-free at the time of his sudden passing.
Why it matters
Neill was a highly respected figure in global cinema, and his death marks the loss of a significant cultural icon.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Neill had been treated for cancer in recent years, but was "cancer free" at the time of his death, his family said
Tributes have been paid to actor Sam Neill, famed for his starring role in Jurassic Park, following his death at the age of 78.
The news was announced by his family , external , who said his death in Sydney, Australia, was "sudden and unexpected".
Neill played Dr Alan Grant in Jurassic Park and also appeared in films including The Piano, The Hunt for Red October, Dead Calm and Event Horizon, as well as BBC TV drama Peaky Blinders.
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