# Jurassic Park Star Sam Neill Dies Aged 78

> Screen icon Sam Neill has died today in Sydney, Australia. The news was confirmed via a statement published on Neill’s Instagram on Monday, July 13 2026. He was 78.

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- **Published:** 2026-07-13
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #neill #aged #dies #jurassic #park #star #australia #confirmed
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