Sam Neill

Sam Neill, the acclaimed actor known for his roles in films like Jurassic Park and The Piano, has passed away at the age of 78. The news was shared on his official Instagram account, stating that he died on July 13th in Sydney, Australia, surrounded by his family. Sam Neill was born on September 14, 1947, in Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, to a family of New Zealand descent. He moved to New Zealand with his family in 1955 and attended boarding school in Christchurch.