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New Zealand treasure Sam Neill, known for his roles in ‘Jurassic Park’ and 'The Piano', dies aged 78

Jul 13, 2026
The versatile actor best known for dodging velociraptors in the Jurassic Park films has died unexpectedly at the age of 78.