“Jurassic Park” star Sam Neill died of pneumonia, his agent confirmed Thursday. The BBC reported that Philip Grenz, Neill’s former agent, decided to reveal the cause after speaking with the actor’s family to correct “inaccurate and blatant falsehoods” in the media. Neill, who died on Monday in Sydney, Australia, at the age of 78, had
Sam Neill had worked steadily in film for almost two decades before becoming, at the age of 45, a star in the eyes of the industry. A rugged, dependable everyman who radiated, depending on the role, a kind of quietly masculine decency or steely coldness, the New Zealander never pursued flashy, explosive lead roles. In
Laura Dern has written a touching tribute to her “Jurassic Park” and “Jurassic World Dominion” co-star Sam Neill, saying: “I will love you forever, Dr. Alan Grant.” On Monday news broke that Neill had died at the age of 78. He was diagnosed with a form of blood cancer in 2022, but revealed earlier this
In his more than 50 years on screen, Sam Neill, who died Monday at the age of 78, was a star in both blockbusters and independent films, had memorable roles in several prestige television series and excelled at playing heroes and villains alike. Although the New Zealand actor is best known for his beloved role
“Jurassic World Dominion” director Colin Trevorrow paid tribute to Sam Neill following the news that the “Jurassic Park” and “Peaky Blinders” star died Monday at age 78. “Sam Neill was a beautiful and deeply moving man,” Trevorrow wrote on Instagram. “He was a friend and collaborator in a difficult time, and his strength gave strength
