Actor Sam Neill, who has died aged 78, grew up playing in the NI countryside and despite everywhere his stellar career took him, never forgot his roots

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

The much-loved actor Sam Neill has died, according to a post on his Instagram feed.

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

Neill died in Sydney today surrounded by family.

The star of more than 100 films is remembered as a champion of New Zealand’s arts, culture and environment, and a generous collaborator and friend

With more than 150 acting roles under his belt, Sam Neill leaves a lasting legacy to the film and TV industry, and an array of characters that will stay in fans' hearts forever.

Sam Neill, the Omagh-born actor who found global fame in Jurassic Park and The Piano, has died aged 78. A look back at his life and five-decade career in photographs.

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

Handsome, talented and with an easy, gracious manner, the Northern Ireland-born actor was a consummate professional with a stellar career spanning six decades.

Versatile character actor who gained international star status with standout performances in Jurassic Park and The Piano

The breadth of Omagh-born Neill’s work was extraordinary. Any festival celebrating his work would last for weeks

The actor's family said: "It is with immense sadness that the whanau (family) of Sam Neill share the news of his passing on Monday, July 13, in Sydney, Australia. Sam was…

Fans and fellow actors are mourning the passing of Sam Neill, who died after being diagnosed with a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Actor Sam Neill, who has died aged 78, grew up playing in the NI countryside and despite everywhere his stellar career took him, never forgot his roots

Fans and fellow actors are mourning the passing of Sam Neill, who died after being diagnosed with a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Cillian Murphy, Steven Spielberg and Nicole Kidman among actors, directors and leaders to pay tribute to Sam Neill following his death

Despite a movie career worth several billion at the box office, the beloved film actor preferred obscure and wild roles which nourished his soul.

Some claimed the actor as an 'honorary Aussie' for his contributions to local film and TV.

The beloved actor passed away on Monday. He spoke to NITV in January about a little-known detail in one of his movies, and what it revealed about his views on reconciliation.

The Kiwi actor died aged 78 in a hospital in Sydney, his family announced yesterday.