Event Brief
Sam Neill dies aged 78
Filed: Jul 13, 2026 at 3:04 AM ET
Summary: New Zealand actor Sam Neill has died at 78, his family said.
WHO: Sam Neill's family
WHAT: Sam Neill died at age 78
WHEN: Jul 13, 2026 at 2:27 AM ET
WHERE: Sydney, Australia
WHY: His family said his death was sudden and unexpected.
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