Sam Neill Remembered Beyond Jurassic Park | Calgary News

Sam Neill, beloved actor known for Jurassic Park and Hunt for the Wilderpeople, passed away at 78 in Sydney from pneumonia, after bravely overcoming lymphoma with CAR-T therapy. Even in his final days, he kept filming four major projects set to release soon. Private by nature, his family plans a memorial at his New Zealand farm. Industry legends like Spielberg and Waititi praised his warmth, wit, and collaborative spirit. Beyond blockbusters, he thrived in indie films and Canadian productions, and was also a passionate vintner. His legacy lives on through his work and the countless fans he touched worldwide. 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/d01280bad8d153f4