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New Zealand actor Sam Neill dies at 78 The "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano" star died aged 78, following an April announcement that he was cancer-free after treatment for stage-three blood cancer.
By Cited Current Editorial Desk July 14, 2026 at 8:36 AM UTC · Updated July 14, 2026 at 8:36 AM UTC
Developing Evidence ledger What is confirmed Sam Neill was a New Zealand actor known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano."[1] The supplied report says Neill died aged 78.[1] Neill had said in April that he was cancer-free after treatment for stage-three blood cancer.[1] New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon called Neill "one of the greats."[1] What remains disputed or unverified No disputed central claims are recorded for this story.
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Support Cited Current New Zealand actor Sam Neill has died at 78. The supplied report says Neill, known for his roles in "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died aged 78.[1]
It adds that Neill had announced in April that he was cancer-free after undergoing treatment for stage-three blood cancer.[1]
Tributes begin The report says tributes were flowing in for Neill, including from New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.[1]
Luxon described Neill as "one of the greats," according to the supplied text.[1]
The wider picture
Why it matters Neill was one of New Zealand's best-known screen actors, with major roles that reached global audiences through films such as "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano."
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