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    Sam Neill, Jurassic Park Star, Dead at 78



    Sam Neill, Jurassic Park Star, Dead at 78

    After a miraculous recovery from cancer years ago, Sam Neill’s family confirms the iconic New Zealand actor is dead at the age of 78. ‘Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterized his whole life,’ they shared in a statement announcing the news. ‘The loss was sudden and unexpected, but blessed by the fact that Sam remained cancer free.’ Launching onto the acting scene in the ’70s, Sam broke through in 1981 with ‘Possession,’ before the ’90s skyrocketed him to movie stardom with awards-loved performances in films like ‘The Piano,’ and franchise fare like ‘Jurassic Park.’

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    2. @twinpinesmall7510 on

      RIP. He was an amazing and legendary actor. We will always remember him as Dr Alan Grant in Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park 3, and Jurassic World Dominion as well as Merlin in the miniseries Merlin.

    5. @planetmusa1 on

      First saw him in Attack Force Z — he was the coolest guy in the unit that included Mel Gibson. That coolness only deepened in Reilly: Ace of Spies. Every role after that carried the same quiet authority, right through to the end. Dignified in his choices, dignified in his exit. We’ll miss you, Sam.

    13. @DaveMichael-y7j on

      Everyone saying he was cancer free how did he die? Cuz he’s 78 and he probably had a heart attack….why do people care so much? A good man died and that’s it 😢 RIP Dr Grant

    18. @robertotorressanchez3081 on

      Dr. Alan Grant: “It’s, it’s a dinosaur.” “Ian Freeze!” “Get rid of the flare!” “Mr. Hammond after consideration not to endorse your park.” “I believe you won’t get off this island alive.” “Billy stop! Don’t Billy!” “I don’t know maybe new nesting grounds. It’s a whole new world for them.”

    22. @hawkinspolicechief_1975 on

      What the hell is happening these days? We lost so many in just few years Kirstie Alley, Val Kilmer, Catherine O'Hara Ozzy Osbourne, Bonnie Tyler and now Dr. Grant/Sam Neill How I will watch Jurassic Park the same way again? Rip 1947-2026 🕊❤

    25. @red_hood2814 on

      It hurts. Thank you for creating some of the most unforgettable characters in cinematic history. Your roles have left a lasting mark on cinema, but for me, Dr. Alan Grant will forever be remembered. Watching parts of Jurassic Park with my son over a dozen times has cemented you as a hero of mine and his childhood. Rest in peace, legend!

    29. @bleen_ on

      One of the first things I did this morning was wake up, go to YouTube, and then the first video is ABC News saying this man is dead. Wonderful… ☹️

    30. @ashleymarzan7506 on

      We miss you dr alan grant you are a great actor who has portray other movies before landing the role of dr alan grant in the jurassic Park movies and jurassic world dominion we will miss everything you've done in the movie business and we'll see you again in jurassic Park. This man made the jurassic Park movies more better than ever without him there would never be a jurassic Park movies and jurassic Park would never happen like ever so thank you dr alan grant for making jurassic Park movies more fun and scarier than ever before we will never forget it never ever your a true legend forever.