[Breaking News] 'Dr. Grant of Jurassic Park' Sam Neill passes away, cause undisclosed.. Aged 78

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Sam Neill (full name Nigel John D'Arcy Neill), the New Zealand actor who portrayed paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant in the 'Jurassic Park' film series, has passed away. He was 78 years old.

Australia's Daily Telegraph reported on the 13th (local time), citing Yoo Jok (Spokesperson), that Sam Neill passed away in Sydney, Australia, surrounded by his family.

The bereaved family also stated via Instagram, "He peacefully passed away with his family," adding, "Although this sudden and unexpected parting is heartbreaking, the fact that his cancer has not returned is a comfort." The exact cause of death has not been disclosed.

Born in Northern Ireland in 1947, Sam Neill moved to New Zealand at the age of seven. He gained attention with the 1977 film 'Sleeping Dogs' and achieved international recognition through 'The Man Who Sued God.' He subsequently appeared in various works including 'Omen III: The Final Conflict,' 'Death Cruise,' 'The Hunt for Red October,' 'The Piano,' and 'Event Horizon.'

Notably, he received worldwide acclaim for playing Dr. Alan Grant in the 1993 release of 'Jurassic Park.' He later reprised the same role in 'Jurassic Park III' and 'Jurassic World: Dominion,' and also starred in dramas such as 'Peaky Blinders' and 'The Tudors.'

In his 2023 memoir, Sam Neill revealed that he was diagnosed with stage 3 angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma in March 2022. He had previously stated that after undergoing CAR-T therapy, no cancer was detected.

Meanwhile, Sam Neill was awarded the Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2022 for his contributions to the film industry. He is survived by four children and eight grandchildren.

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