# Actor Sam Neill Dies

Sam Neill, acclaimed actor known for his roles in Jurassic Park and The Piano, has passed away. His death marks a significant loss for the film industry and his global fanbase.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jul/13/sam-neill-death-actor-dies-aged-78) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:02:11 +0000

### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/steven-spielberg-mourns-sam-neill-jurassic-park-1236809406/) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:02:29 +0000
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/tv/obituaries-people-news/josh-grisetti-dead-marvelous-mrs-maisel-broadway-1236809592/) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:36:40 +0000

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cddj7e8v767o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:28:22 GMT

### Business
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jul/21/sam-neill-wine-sales-two-paddocks-label) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:01:21 GMT