Actress Laura Dern publicly paid tribute to her 'Jurassic Park' co-star Sam Neill on July 14, 2026, calling him her 'dream leading man' in a social media post. The post, shared on Instagram, included a photo of the two actors from the set of the 1993 blockbuster.
Dern's tribute comes as Neill continues his battle with stage 3 blood cancer, which he revealed in his 2023 memoir 'Did I Ever Tell You This?'. In the post, Dern praised Neill's resilience and kindness, writing, 'Sam, you are a true inspiration. Love you always.'
Neill, 78, has been undergoing treatment for angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma since early 2023. He has remained active in the film industry, recently appearing in the series 'The Twelve' and the film 'The Portable Door'.
The 'Jurassic Park' co-stars have maintained a close friendship over the decades, often reuniting for events and interviews. Dern's tribute was met with an outpouring of support from fans and fellow actors.
