Home / New Zealand Updated NZ Herald 13 Jul, 2026 05:47 AM 3 mins to read Actor Sir Sam Neill. Actor Sir Sam Neill. 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 whānau of Sam Neill share the news of his passing on Monday 13th July, in Sydney Australia. “Sam Advertisement Advertise with NZME.
E
Written by
Editorial Team
Staff writer covering breaking news, features, and long-form analysis for NewsLive. Tracking the stories that matter most.
Stay in the loop
Get the best stories
delivered weekly
Join thousands of readers who get our top stories in their inbox every week. No spam, unsubscribe any time.
Comments
Sign in to join the conversation
Sign InNo comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!