Sam Neill, 'Jurassic Park' Star, Dies at Age 78

Published Jul 13, 06:10 AM UTC

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Actor Sam Neill, best known for his role as Dr. Alan Grant in 'Jurassic Park' and as Captain Vasili Borodin in 'The Hunt for Red October,' has died at the age of 78. His death was announced via his official Instagram page on July 13, 2026, stating that he died in Sydney, Australia, and that the loss came suddenly and unexpectedly. Neill, who was born in Ireland, had been diagnosed with leukemia in March 2022 and made the diagnosis public in 2023. The news was reported by German outlet Die Welt.

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Sam Neill Source: REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

Actor Sam Neill has died. The announcement was made in a statement on the official Instagram page of the Irish-born actor.

According to the statement, he died on July 13 in Sydney, Australia. "The loss came suddenly and unexpectedly," it continued.

Neill appeared in numerous US films, including:

Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park
Frigate Captain Vasili Borodin in The Hunt for Red October

In March 2022, he was diagnosed with leukemia, and in 2023 he made the cancer diagnosis public.

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Original headline: Sam Neill ist tot – „Jurassic Park“ stirbt im Alter von 78 Jahren

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