Sam Neill, Jurassic Park and The Piano Actor, Dies at 78

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Versatile New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," has died at 78.
His death was announced Monday, with his family stating he passed surrounded by family in Sydney, cancer-free after a 2022 diagnosis.
Leaders from New Zealand and Australia paid tribute to his iconic career.

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Versatile New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," has died at 78. His death was announced Monday, with his family stating he passed surrounded by family in Sydney, cancer-free after a 2022 diagnosis. Leaders from New Zealand and Australia paid tribute to his iconic career.

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Friends, peers, and admirers are paying tribute to actor Sam Neill after his death at 78. Director Phillip Noyce, actors Magda Szubanski and David Wenham, and New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon lauded his talent, kindness, and contributions to the film industry. Australian PM Anthony Albanese noted his special place in Australian hearts.

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