Sam Neill, Jurassic Park Legend, Passes at 78 | Venice Beach News

Sam Neill, the iconic Dr. Alan Grant from Jurassic Park, has passed away at 78 after a battle with stage three blood cancer. Though he’d been in remission since April 2026, his sudden passing was a shock to fans who saw him returning to work. A Northern Irish-born Kiwi legend, Neill starred in classics like The Piano and My Brilliant Career, and was knighted in 2022 for his contributions to film and TV. Remembered for his warmth, intelligence, and genre-bending versatility, his legacy in cinema is immeasurable. 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/e736f0f6d4d64892