Jurassic Park, The Piano, The Tudors... New Zealand actor Sam Neill dies at 78
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for his roles in "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano", has died aged 78. Neill had announced in April that he was cancer-free after undergoing treatment for stage-three ​blood cancer. Tributes are flowing in for the star, including from New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon who said Neill was "one of the greats". Story by Carys Garland.
7/14/2026 1:28:49 AM