Sam Neill, Dr. Alan Grant Of Jurassic Park, Dies At 78
His family announced the death in a statement posted to his verified Instagram account, @samneilltheprop, on July 13.
- Neill was born September 14, 1947, in Northern Ireland and was raised in New Zealand.
- He reprised Dr. Alan Grant in three films: 1993, 2001, and 2022's Jurassic World Dominion.
- He also played Chief Inspector Campbell in Peaky Blinders and starred in 1993's The Piano.
Why it matters: News of a death now reaches the world through the family's own account before any newsroom reports it.
Sam Neill family statement, @samneilltheprop (Instagram, official account) ↗ · Jul 14, 20267/14/26 · ✓ Checked✓ Check