Actors Laura Dern and Sam Neill’s longtime connection is highlighted following Neill’s death at age 78 on Monday, according to reports from multiple outlets. Dern, who starred alongside Neill in Steven Spielberg’s 1993 film “Jurassic Park,” posts a tribute after the actor dies. The outlets note that Neill and Dern later appeared together in the franchise as well, portraying characters whose relationship is central to the films’ storylines. While details of specific wording differ across coverage, the common theme is Dern expressing gratitude and respect for Neill as a co-star and collaborator. Neill is widely remembered for his leading role in “Jurassic Park,” and his passing prompts renewed attention to the film and its cast. Both sources agree that Dern and Neill play romantic leads in the franchise and that their on-screen partnership is part of what draws fan attention after Neill’s death.