Two days after Sam Neill's death, the beloved actor's cause of death has been revealed.

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.

“The loss was sudden and unexpected,” Neill’s family said in a statement Monday.

"Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterized his whole life," the statement shared on Instagram read.

New Zealand actor Sam Neill has died, his family said in a statement.

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

Sam Neill, the versatile actor whose was highlighted by appearances in the blockbuster 'Jurassic Park' franchises, has died. He was 78.

'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

Sam Neill, best known for his role in Jurassic Park, died at the age of 78 on July 13, in Sydney, Australia. | Hollywood

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.

The star had announced he had won his battle with cancer in April.

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

SYDNEY, July 13 — Jurassic Park star Sam Neill died in Australia on Monday aged 78, his family said in a statement that described the beloved actor’s death as “sudden and...

"Jurassic Park" star Sam Neill died in Australia on Monday aged 78, his family said in a statement that described the beloved actor's death as "sudden and unexpected".

Sam Neill was pictured for the final time four weeks ago in a sweet post shared on his Instagram profile, prior to his 'sudden and unexpected' death aged 78.

Sam Neill, the Northern Ireland-born and New Zealand-raised actor best known for his starring role in the Jurassic Park film franchise, died Monday.

Sam Neill, a smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose career moved from art film to blockbuster, has died at the age of 78.

Sam Neill lived a full life in front of the camera.