Popular actor Sam Neill, who led the Jurassic Park franchise and starred in a variety of other hit TV shows and movies, died earlier today at the age of 78. An official statement called his passing “sudden and unexpected” but clarified it was not related to cancer, as Neill had fought and won a battle with an aggressive form of blood cancer over the past few years.
The sad news was announced on Neill’s Instagram page. Almost immediately, the comment section was flooded with fans expressing their condolences, as well as their favorite memories of Neill’s career. Many of his former co-stars also shared their own more personal memories of the time they spent with him and what a joy he was to work with.
