Sam Neill Remembered Beyond Jurassic Park | Little Rock News

Sam Neill, beloved for his roles in Jurassic Park and The Piano, has passed away at 74 from pneumonia — a heartbreaking loss after he’d beaten a rare form of lymphoma with groundbreaking CAR-T therapy. Just months prior, he’d been declared cancer-free and was actively filming four major projects set to premiere soon. His family plans a private memorial on his New Zealand farm, honoring his wish for privacy. Tributes flood in from the film world, with Steven Spielberg calling him a cherished collaborator and “Jurassic family” member. Beyond acting, Sam was a passionate winemaker and is survived by four children and eight grandchildren — remembered as kind, witty, and endlessly curious. 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/d5462d31df8d0c6e