New Delhi, July 13 -- Legendary actor Sam Neill is no more. The New Zealand actor who starred in hits like Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders passed away on Monday in Sydney, Australia. He was 78. His death was confirmed by his family.

"It is with immense sadness that the whānau of Sam Neill share the news of his passing," said the statement posted by the family o the actor's Instagram page, using the Māori word for extended condolences to the community.

"The loss was sudden and unexpected but blessed by the fact that Sam remained cancer free," also mentioned in the statement.

The reason behind the sudden death of Sam Neill remains unknown.

Neill previously battled a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer. However, in April,...