Sam Neill dies at 78; tributes pour in from New Zealand and Australian leaders
Sam Neill dies at 78; tributes pour in from New Zealand and Australian leaders
Actor Sam Neill, best known for his role in Jurassic Park, has died at age 78 in Sydney, his family announced Monday.
- Neill's family said his death was "sudden and unexpected" and that he remained cancer-free at the time of his death.
- New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon described Neill as "one of the greats" who helped build the country's film industry.
- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Neill "earned a special place in Australian hearts" and fought illness with dignity.
- Neill's career spanned more than five decades and included The Piano, The Hunt for Red October, and Peaky Blinders.
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- In Clyde and Alexandra, residents remembered Neill as an unpretentious local who frequented cafes, supported the community cinema, and was a patron of the local hospital.
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