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Sam Neill: Laura Dern, Steven Spielberg, Nicole Kidman and colleagues mourn the actor's death

Actor Sam Neill, from 'Jurassic Park', dies at age 78 New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for the film "Jurassic Park", died this Monday (13), in Sydney, Australia. The information was confirmed by his family on social media. Colleagues and...

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Sam Neill: Laura Dern, Steven Spielberg, Nicole Kidman and colleagues mourn the actor's death
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See below: Steven Spielberg In a statement sent to the American press, Spielberg said he owes "a debt of gratitude" to the people who cast Neill "in roles in which he shined so brightly — which caught my attention and led to his casting as Dr. Alan Grant in 'Jurassic Park.'" "Sam was exceptionally collaborative.

  • It was a challenge for him to play a character who saw children as messy and smelly, as this was the opposite of the loving father he was to his own children.
  • I loved doing all the 'Jurassic' films with him.

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Actor Sam Neill, from 'Jurassic Park', dies at age 78 New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for the film "Jurassic Park", died this Monday (13), in Sydney, Australia. The information was confirmed by his family on social media. Colleagues and directors mourned the death of the actor, who died at the age of 78. See below: Steven Spielberg In a statement sent to the American press, Spielberg said he owes "a debt of gratitude" to the people who cast Neill "in roles in which he shined so brightly — which caught my attention and led to his casting as Dr. Alan Grant in 'Jurassic Park.'" "Sam was exceptionally collaborative. It was a challenge for him to play a character who saw children as messy and smelly, as this was the opposite of the loving father he was to his own children. I loved doing all the 'Jurassic' films with him. Along with Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum, we will always have our 'Jurassic' family and Sam will never be forgotten by us or his many millions of fans around the world," concluded the director. Laura Dern and Sam Neill in 'Jurassic Park' Reproduction Laura Dern "Sam was my beloved lifelong friend... He showed me the depth of loyalty, protection and love, always with an extremely dry humor. He was a true and noble gentleman, the embodiment of the protagonist of my dreams. I will love you forever, Dr. Alan Grant.", wrote Laura Dern in a statement sent to "Variety". Nicole Kidman In an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald, Nicole Kidman expressed deep sadness over the loss of Sam Neill, her co-star in "Terror on Board" (1989). The actress called him "one of the greats" of cinema and added: "We met when I was just 18; he took me under his wing and we remained friends for life. He was charming, kind, funny and intelligent. He will be greatly missed, and my hearts go out to his family." Colin Trevorrow The director of "Jurassic World: Dominion" wrote on Instagram that Sam Neill "was a man with a deep and beautiful soul." "He was a friend and collaborator in a challenging time, and his strength gave us all strength. I will remember him for his calmness, his love of wine and the calm security he brought to his characters. It's not often you get the chance to befriend a legend. Forever grateful."