New Zealand actor Sam Neill, best known for his role as paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park series, has died at the age of 78. His family announced the news Monday in a statement posted to the actor's social media page.
His death in Sydney was described as sudden and unexpected. In 2023, Neill disclosed that he had been diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Over a five-decade career, the versatile actor appeared in more than 150 productions, including more than 50 movies. While most recognized for dodging velociraptors in the Jurassic Park films, Neill was also known for his performance in The Piano.