Sam Neill, star of "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," dies at 78

Sam Neill, the acclaimed New Zealand-Australian actor celebrated for roles in "Jurassic Park," "The Piano," "My Brilliant Career," "Event Horizon" and "In the Mouth of Madness," has died at the age of 78. Neill was regarded as one of the most versatile actors of his generation, equally at home in Hollywood blockbusters and award-winning art-house dramas. He was considered a pride of both New Zealand and Australian cinema.

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