Sam Neill, star of "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano", passes away
The actor was 78 years old.
Sam Neill. Photo: AP Photo / Carlo Allegri
He passed away on July 13 in Sydney, surrounded by loved ones. The cause of death has not been released.
Sam Neill is a legendary actor who gained worldwide fame thanks to his role as Dr. Alan Grant in the cult classic "Jurassic Park".
His creative legacy also includes roles in significant films such as "The Piano" and "The Hunt for Red October".
In recent years, the actor had been battling cancer and was in remission.