Sam Neill, Jurassic Park Icon, Passes at 78 | Sheffield News

Sam Neill, the iconic Dr. Alan Grant from Jurassic Park, has died at 78 from pneumonia, after overcoming aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma with CAR-T therapy. A private memorial will be held at his New Zealand farm, where he also ran his award-winning winery, Two Paddocks. Tributes poured in from stars like Cillian Murphy, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum, praising his kindness, humor, and talent. Known for roles in The Piano, The Hunt for Red October, and more, Neill’s legacy spans decades and continents — from Northern Ireland to New Zealand — where he championed conservation and poured his passion into both film and wine. His family asks for donations to cancer research and hospital foundations in his honor. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/50e7ce2dd160d012