Cary Elwes called working with Sir Sam Neill a ‘great privilege’.

The iconic New Zealand actor's family said the loss was "sudden and unexpected".

The much-loved actor, best known for his role as palaeontologist Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park franchise, has died.

Neill died in Sydney Australia on July 13 surrounded by family.

Neill died in Sydney today surrounded by family.

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