Sam Neill Remembered Beyond Jurassic Park | Honolulu News

Sam Neill, the legendary actor who brought unforgettable life to roles in Jurassic Park and The Piano, has passed away at 89 in Sydney from pneumonia. Despite battling lymphoma and undergoing groundbreaking CAR-T therapy — during which he became cancer-free — he filmed four major projects in the past year. A private memorial will be held at his New Zealand farm, where he also crafted award-winning pinot noir and riesling under his Two Paddocks label. Tributes poured in from Spielberg and Waititi, praising his warmth, humor, and generosity — qualities that made him cherished by colleagues and fans alike. He leaves behind four children and eight grandchildren, his legacy etched in cinema and community. 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/4ac6d3d9c12df154