Sam Neill, 'Jurassic Park' Star, Dead At 78: Laura Dern, Steven Spielberg React

Sam Neill, the beloved actor best known for his role as Dr. Alan Grant in the "Jurassic Park" franchise, has passed away at age 78. His family confirmed the sad news, sharing in a statement that Sam died in Sydney, Australia surrounded by loved ones. They called the loss "sudden and unexpected," saying that Sam had remained cancer-free after being diagnosed with a rare blood cancer in 2022 and that he "passed with the dignity that characterized his whole life."