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Actor Sam Neill Dies at 78 After Prolonged Illness

7/15/2026

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  • Actor Sam Neill, 78, died on Monday 13 July in Sydney, Australia.
  • His family posted on Instagram that he was surrounded by relatives, thanked St Vincent’s staff, and requested privacy.
  • Journalist Laura Tingle said Neill had been “pretty sick” for two weeks because a weakened immune system followed years of blood-cancer treatment and pneumonia.
  • He is survived by four children—Andrew, Tim, Elena and Maiko—and eight grandchildren.