NZ actor Sir Sam Neill has died age 78

Beloved New Zealand actor Sir Sam Neill has died.His family confirmed the death in a social media post tonight. He was 78. “It is with immense sadness that the…

NZ Herald · 2026-07-13T06:38:18.000Z

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Zoe King2026-07-13T06:43:18.000Z

ffs this is so sad. gonna pour one out for the legend tonight.

Sophie Ngata2026-07-13T06:54:18.000Z

absolutely gutted. Jurassic Park was my childhood. rest easy, Sam.

Eva Anderson2026-07-13T07:16:18.000Z

honestly, he was one of the best. so humble too.

Peyton Hall2026-07-13T07:10:18.000Z

yeah nah this one hurts. absolute icon of nz cinema.

Morgan Lee2026-07-13T07:17:18.000Z

wait what?? i literally just watched him in something last week. thought he was still battling that cancer thing. bloody hell.

Sophie Ngata2026-07-13T07:28:18.000Z

same, actually in shock. thought he was doing okay. life's bloody cruel.

Hana Stewart2026-07-13T07:25:18.000Z

RIP Sam. Loved him in Peaky Blinders. Man had range.

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NZ actor Sir Sam Neill has died age 78

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Morgan Lee2026-07-13T07:57:18.000Z

yeah i thought so too. maybe it came back. heartbreaking.

Rowan Blake2026-07-13T07:40:18.000Z

such a huge loss. he was so talented and seemed like a genuinely good guy. thoughts with his whānau.

Peyton Hall2026-07-13T07:50:18.000Z

100%. that man could do no wrong on screen.

Eva Anderson2026-07-13T07:55:18.000Z

This one cuts deep. Every kiwi kid grew up with him. Farewell legend.

Zoe King2026-07-13T08:02:18.000Z

another one gone too soon. feel like we're losing all the greats this year.

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