Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill dies at 78, family confirms: ‘The loss was sudden and unexpected’
Actor Sam Neill, known for his role in the Jurassic Park franchise, has passed away at age 78. The family confirmed his death, noting that he had previously battled non-Hodgkin lymphoma and had recently been declared cancer-free following CAR T-cell therapy.
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New Zealand actor Sam Neill, who played the iconic role of Dr. Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park film franchise, passed away on Monday. He was 78 years old. His family confirmed the news by posting a statement on Monday on his Instagram page.Sam Neill dies at 78The statement read, “It is with immense sadness that the whānau of Sam Neill share the news of his passing on Monday 13th July, in Sydney Australia. Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterised his whole life.”The statement went on to say, “The loss was sudden and unexpected but blessed by the fact that Sam remained cancer free. They would like to express their deepest gratitude to the staff at St Vincent’s Private Hospital for their incredible care.
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