Sam Neill passes away (timestamped) (1947 - 2026) (New Zealand) - UK News - 13/Jul/2026

0:00 intro - headlines 0:13 first report 2:37 second report 5:21 Tribute (I put together) The actor Sam Neill, known for his roles in the Jurassic Park films, has died aged 78. His birthday was last September. (14 September 1947 - 13 July 2026). His family says "the loss was sudden and unexpected", adding he died in Sydney "surrounded by family, and passed with the dignity that has characterised his whole life". In 2023, Neill said he had been diagnosed with cancer, but in April this year revealed he was cancer free. Neill was born in Northern Ireland and moved to New Zealand when he was seven - he later played a Belfast police chief in Peaky Blinders. He played Dr Alan Grant in the first Jurassic Park in 1993, and in later films in the franchise. He was also well known for The Piano, The Hunt For Red October and Event Horizon - here's a gallery of his best-known roles. He also auditioned for James Bond, but told the BBC he was glad not to get the role: "If you're a Bond you're a celebrity forever - and I'm not and never have been and never wanted to be a celebrity". ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thanks for all the fine acting, entertainment and more. There is an 'Obituaries' playlist on this channel under "People (& famous animals) - Obituaries (2016+)" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL93gCV9Iym3fmpLTsMtZ9Px7WZf6qXDKx #samneill #RIP #Obituary Wikipedia: Sir Nigel John Dermot "Sam" Neill was a New Zealand actor and entrepreneur. His career, which spanned over five decades, involved leading roles in both independent films and blockbusters, including as Dr. Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park film series.