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Jurassic Park Star Sam Neill Passes Away
13 Jul
Summary
- Sam Neill, famed for Jurassic Park, died on July 13, 2026, at 78.
- He battled stage three angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma but was cancer-free.
- Neill reflected on his past relationships, including three years with Laura Tingle.
Sam Neill, the beloved actor widely recognized for his portrayal of Dr. Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park franchise, passed away on July 13, 2026. He was 78 years old.
Neill died peacefully in Sydney, Australia, surrounded by his family. His passing was confirmed by his family via his official Instagram account. Although he had been undergoing treatment for stage three angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, a rare blood cancer diagnosed in 2022, his family stated he remained cancer-free at the time of his death.
The actor had recently shared reflections on his life and relationships in his memoir, 'Did I Ever Tell You This?'. He expressed gratitude for his time with ABC journalist Laura Tingle, with whom he shared three years. Neill also contemplated his current status as a 'solitary single man,' noting both the companionship he missed and the peace he found in his solitary state.
