Prayers: “Jurassic Park” Star Sam Neil Has Passed At The Age Of 78 Years Old [VIDEO]

Prayers are in order as sad news has been reported that “Jurassic Park” star actor Sam Neil has passed away at the age of 78 years old.

In a statement, by Sam Neil’s family the actors death was “sudden and unexpected”, but noted that he “remained cancer free” at the time of his death, having successfully beaten a rare blood cancer earlier in the year.

“It is with immense sadness that the whānau [extended family] of Sam Neill share the news of his passing on Monday 13th July, in Sydney, Australia —— Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterized his whole life,” the statement continued. “The loss was sudden and unexpected but blessed by the fact that Sam remained cancer free. They would like to express their deepest gratitude to the staff at St Vincent’s Private Hospital for their incredible care. More details will be shared later, but for now, on behalf of the family, we ask that you respect their privacy as they navigate this immeasurable loss.”

Sam Neill was best known for his biggest role in Steven Spielberg’s 1993  Jurassic Park as Alan Grant, the film’s hero, which led to his return to the franchise for 2001’s Jurassic Park III and 2022’s Jurassic World: Dominion.  He also had starring roles in The Hunt for Red October and The Piano and appeared in TV shows like The Tudors and Peaky Blinders.

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