Origin: Sam Neill Dies Unexpectedly at 78
Sam Neill, 78, died on Monday, July 13, 2026, his family said, with multiple outlets describing the death as sudden and unexpected.
The New Zealand actor was best known for playing Dr. Alan Grant in 1993's Jurassic Park and for his role in The Piano; other credits cited by outlets include Event Horizon and the Jurassic World films.
His whānau announced the news in a social media post, writing, "It is with immense sadness that the whānau of Sam Neill share the news of his passing," and several outlets added that he died surrounded by family.
Months before his death, Neill had said he was cancer-free after a long illness, with MSN noting his remission and Fox News characterizing it as a recovery.
On the location, MSN reports he died in Sydney, while WKRN says only that he died in Australia; NPR, CBS News, The Guardian, and The Independent did not specify a city.
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