The beloved New Zealand actor Sir Sam Neill has passed away at the age of 78 on Monday, July 13, 2026, in Sydney, Australia. According to an official statement released by his family (whānau), his passing was described as “sudden and unexpected.
The beloved New Zealand actor Sir Sam Neill has passed away at the age of 78 on Monday, July 13, 2026, in Sydney, Australia. According to an official statement released by his family (whānau), his passing was described as “sudden and unexpected.