00:00Legendary actor Sam Neill has passed away at the age of 78.
00:04The New Zealand star, best known for his iconic role as Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park,
00:10died suddenly on Monday in Sydney.
00:13His family confirmed the news, saying he passed surrounded by loved ones.
00:17They described the loss as sudden and unexpected,
00:20but noted Neill had remained cancer-free at the time of his death.
00:24Neill had been diagnosed with stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2023,
00:28but revealed he was cancer-free after treatment in April.
00:32He is survived by his children and grandchildren.
00:35Tributes poured in from around the world.
00:38Australia's prime minister praised his dignity and humor,
00:41while New Zealand's prime minister called him one of the greats
00:44who helped build the country's film industry.
00:46Rest in peace, Sam.
