Los Angeles, July 13 -- Hollywood actor Sam Neill, best known for his performance as Alan Grant in the 'Jurassic Park' films, has passed away at 78.

According to Deadline, the New Zealand actor died in Australia, months after he revealed being cancer-free after years of battling the condition.

In a statement shared on the actor's official social media handle, Sam Neill was surrounded by his family members during his final moments.

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"It is with immense sadness that the whanau of Sam Neill share the news of his passing on Monday 13th July 2026 in Sydney, Australia. Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterised his whole life. The loss was sudden and unexpected, bu...