Some claimed the actor as an 'honorary Aussie' for his contributions to local film and TV.
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 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
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 surrounded by family and passed with the dignity…
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.
World leaders and fellow actors have paid heartfelt tribute to Sam Neill, remembering the Jurassic Park star as a talented, warm and influential screen legend following his death at the age of 78.
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’
New Zealand actor Sam Neill has died, his family said in a statement.
Neill died in Sydney Australia on July 13 surrounded by family.
The New Zealand actor died in Sydney “with the dignity that has characterised his whole life”, his family said.
'The loss was sudden and unexpected but blessed by the fact that Sam remained cancer free," a statement posted on Sam Neill's Instagram page says
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, best known for his role in Jurassic Park, has died in Sydney, his family says.
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.
Versatile actor whose career spanned Oscar winners and blockbusters such as The Piano and Jurassic Park died surrounded by family in Sydney
Sam Neill's friends and colleagues have paid tribute following the actor's death at the age of 78.
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.
Karl Urban, fellow actors and world leaders pay tribute to Sam Neill, the 'Jurassic Park' star who died Monday in Sydney at age 78.
Sam Neill’s light-hearted description of his highly-successful vigneron business reflected his approach to his acting career
World leaders and fellow actors have paid heartfelt tribute to Sam Neill, remembering the Jurassic Park star as a talented, warm and influential screen legend following his death…