New Zealand-born actor Sam Neill died last Sunday at age 78 after fighting cancer. Australian media outlets announced the news late in the evening. Local stations like Yahoo News Canada and Sky News Canada verified the statement within hours of the first news. He is widely recognized for major parts in films such as the Jurassic Park series, as well as television credits including Peaky Blinders and The Piano. The veteran actor's death came after a hard battle with illness. Details about services or memorials have not yet been released.