Actor Sam Neill Dies at 78

Sam Neill, the Northern Ireland-born actor who became a household name as Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park, died suddenly on July 13 at age 78.

His family said his death was 'sudden and unexpected,' and that he had been cancer-free after battling a rare blood cancer.

Neill's career spanned six decades, including acclaimed performances in The Piano, Peaky Blinders, and The Hunt for Red October.

Tributes poured in from co-stars and fans worldwide, with Kylie Minogue, Richard E. Grant, and Colin Trevorrow among those honoring his legacy.