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

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

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

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

The acclaimed New Zealand actor built a five-decade career spanning blockbusters, dramas and television, with roles in ‘The Piano,’ ‘Dead Calm’ and ‘Peaky Blinders’

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

Neill died in Sydney today surrounded by family.

The New Zealand born actor, who also appeared in 'Omen III,' 'Dead Calm,' and many others, was 78.

Actor’s death was called ‘sudden and unexpected’ by his family

Sam Neill's friends and colleagues have paid tribute following the actor's death at the age of 78.

Australian comedian and cancer survivor Magda Szubanski has paid an emotional tribute to actor Sam Neill, who has died aged 78.

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.

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…

Sam Neill has been hailed as "one of the greats" by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.

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