# Sam Neill, ‘Jurassic Park’ Star, Dies at 78

- Topic: cinema
- Source: Variety
- Published: 2026-07-13
- Original: https://variety.com/2026/film/obituaries-people-news/sam-neill-dead-jurassic-park-1236809330/
- Language: en
- Image: https://variety.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screen-Shot-2023-10-16-at-2.47.54-PM.png

Sam Neill, a veteran actor known for his roles in the 'Jurassic Park' franchise, has passed away at the age of 78. Neill was diagnosed with stage 3 angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma in 2022 but had announced in April that he was cancer-free. He was a pioneering figure in the development of film in New Zealand and had a career spanning over 50 years.

## Key takeaways

- Sam Neill was a veteran actor with a career spanning over 50 years.
- He was known for his roles in the 'Jurassic Park' franchise, including 'Jurassic Park,' 'Jurassic Park III,' and 'Jurassic World Dominion.'
- Neill was a pioneering figure in the development of film in New Zealand and had a significant impact on the industry.

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