Actor Sam Neill, known for his roles in the “Jurassic Park” films and “Peaky Blinders,” has died, according to his official social media account.
Sam Neill reveals battle with blood cancer
Borja B. Hojas/Getty Images, FILE
July 13, 2026, 2:08 AM
Actor Sam Neill, known for his roles in the “Jurassic Park” films and “Peaky Blinders,” has died, according to his official social media account.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events
In 2023, Neill disclosed he had been diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Neill died on Monday in Sydney, according to a statement posted to the actor's social media page.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill died suddenly at age 78 on Monday surrounded by family members after he recovered from cancer, his family announced.
