Sam Neill has died
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Sam Neill, star of Jurassic Park, The Piano, and Peaky Blinders, has died aged 78.
Sam Neill, the New Zealand actor known for Jurassic Park, The Piano, and Peaky Blinders, died on July 13, 2026, in Sydney, Australia, at age 78. His family announced his death on Instagram; no cause was given, but he had recently revealed he was cancer-free after treatment for stage three blood cancer. Neill had over 150 credits across five decades, including roles in My Brilliant Career, The Hunt for Red October, Possession, Event Horizon, and Hunt for the Wilderpeople. He was also a winemaker at his Two Paddocks vineyard in New Zealand.
What commenters are saying
Commenters expressed sadness and shared favorite roles, with many citing Jurassic Park as a childhood touchstone. Several highlighted lesser-known performances: Possession (1981), Event Horizon, In the Mouth of Madness, and the Swedish New Year's tradition of Ivanhoe (1982). Multiple commenters noted Neill's gentle demeanor and praised his work in The Dish and Hunt for the Wilderpeople. Some reflected on getting older as childhood heroes pass away.