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Steven Spielberg joins tributes for Sam Neill: 'We will never forget you'
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Steven Spielberg joins tributes for Sam Neill: 'We will never forget you'

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Hollywood stars, including director Steven Spielberg, have expressed their grief following the death of actor Sam Neill at 78.
  • Spielberg, who directed Neill in the "Jurassic Park" saga, remembered him as an exceptionally collaborative actor.
  • The director shared fond memories of working with Neill, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum, stating that their "Jurassic" family will never forget him.

Hollywood luminaries are mourning the sudden death of actor Sam Neill, who passed away at the age of 78. Among those expressing sorrow is director Steven Spielberg, who collaborated with Neill on the iconic "Jurassic Park" film series.

Sam was an exceptionally collaborative actor.

— Steven SpielbergRemembering Sam Neill's professional demeanor.

Spielberg lauded Neill as an "exceptionally collaborative" actor. He recalled the challenge Neill faced portraying a character who disliked children, noting it was the opposite of the affectionate father he was in real life. Spielberg expressed his deep enjoyment of making all the "Jurassic" films with Neill.

He struggled to play a character who acted as if children were messy and smelled bad, because this was the opposite of the loving father he was with his children.

— Steven SpielbergRecalling Neill's approach to his role in "Jurassic Park".

"Along with Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum, we will always have our 'Jurassic' family, and Sam will never be forgotten by us or by his millions of fans around the world," Spielberg stated. The director's heartfelt tribute underscores the significant impact Neill had on his colleagues and audiences alike.

I loved making all the 'Jurassic' movies with him. Along with Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum, we will always have our 'Jurassic' family, and Sam will never be forgotten by us or by his millions of fans around the world.

— Steven SpielbergExpressing lasting affection and remembrance for Neill and their shared work.
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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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