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Hollywood Stuntman Neil Summers Dies at 81

9/11/2025

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Hollywood stuntman and actor Neil Summers died at 81 in Kanab, Utah, last Thursday, likely from natural causes.
He appeared in films like "Dick Tracy," "RoboCop," "The Shawshank Redemption," and "My Name Is Nobody."
Summers performed stunts in "Holes," "U.S. Marshals," and several "Naked Gun" movies.
He collaborated with stars including John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, and Elvis Presley.
Summers is survived by his partner, sister, niece, and nephew.

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Hollywood stuntman and actor Neil Summers died at 81 in Kanab, Utah, last Thursday, likely from natural causes.
He appeared in films like "Dick Tracy," "RoboCop," "The Shawshank Redemption," and "My Name Is Nobody."
Summers performed stunts in "Holes," "U.S. Marshals," and several "Naked Gun" movies.
He collaborated with stars including John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, and Elvis Presley.
Summers is survived by his partner, sister, niece, and nephew.