Sam Neill has died

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Sam Neill, a New Zealand actor known for roles in The Piano and Jurassic Park, has died at age 78.
He passed away in Sydney, Australia, after a battle with cancer, though he was cancer-free at the time of death.
Born in Northern Ireland, he moved to New Zealand as a child and changed his name from Nigel to Sam at age 12.
His career included over 150 credits across film and TV, with notable roles in The Hunt for Red October, Peaky Blinders, and Hunt for the Wilderpeople.
He was honored with a knighthood in 2022 and owned a farm and winery called Two Paddocks in Central Otago.
Neill is survived by four children and six grandchildren, with his legacy celebrated by political leaders and fans worldwide.

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