Actor Sam Neill, 78, dies unexpectedly; tributes flood in from colleagues
Iconic actor Sam Neill, 78, died unexpectedly on Monday at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney. His family will hold a private funeral in New Zealand, honoring his preference for simplicity. Tributes have poured in from colleagues, including Steven Spielberg, who praised Neill's collaborative spirit during the making of Jurassic.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 01:13 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 01:20 UTC
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