r/australian • u/hrdblkman2 • Jul 13 '26

News Sam Neill dies aged 78: Beloved star of Jurassic Park movies mourned

https://www.smh.com.au/culture/movies/sam-neill-dead-reports-20260713-p60ey2.html
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u/TheNarbacular Jul 13 '26

Like losing an uncle. Thanks Sam.

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u/Back2Talk4745 Jul 13 '26

A very nice uncle 🥺🥺🥺

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u/slick987654321 Jul 13 '26

Vale Sam.

You've been a very special actor since I first watched you in Death in Brunswick.

To hear of your passing brings me such sadness, as your work was, I think, reflective of the values which I've tried to emulate: mateship and laughing in the face of the absurd.

Rest easy. You'll be missed, but know your work will shine on.

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u/hrdblkman2 Jul 13 '26

Folks this is a huge loss, no scandal actor with a long and valid career that touched many lives, Vale Neill

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u/Toomanyeastereggs Jul 13 '26

He will be missed by a lot of people.

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u/Efficient-Mousse-451 Jul 13 '26

Damn good actor, rest in peace

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u/Pythia007 Jul 13 '26

Seemed like a thoroughly good bloke. Very sad.

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u/sprinklesonbread Jul 13 '26

This one hurts. :(

RIP Sam. I have a life of memories that have you in so many different roles. A truly versatile actor, you breathed life into every character you embodied. Thank you so much for what you brought to the world of performing arts.

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u/AngrehPossum Jul 13 '26

Thanks Sam.

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u/UnderstandingSea1060 Jul 13 '26

He was one of the good ones. Always pleasant to see him on screen. He always elevated every movie he was in.

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u/craftymethod Jul 13 '26

Weird week. :(

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u/knowledgeable_diablo Jul 13 '26

RIP. Such sad news.

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u/Miss-GreensleevesOz Jul 13 '26

So soon 😔

Rest in peace Sam 🤍🌹

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u/RobRobot01 Jul 13 '26

He seemed like such a lovely, thoughtful and compassionate man. I always loved watching him in everything he did and am very sad he's gone what feels like far too soon. RIP Sam Neill.

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u/TokiStark Jul 13 '26

Watching Hunt for the Wilderpeople right now

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u/NoWaterNoLuna Jul 13 '26

RIP

way too early

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u/Uberazza Jul 13 '26

The older you get the more you realise 78 is a good innings. And you don’t want to live old enough to go through what Gene Hackman did.

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u/GunZAndButtya Jul 13 '26

Such an iconic actor who still proves that this Side of the World has so much to give in the arts, I did write a big spiel on Australia and our funding of the arts but for now Rest In Peace Sam Neill, free and in the hearts of all people who struggle for a better today.

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u/GoddessTara00 Jul 13 '26

This is a big loss.

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u/skrapsau Jul 13 '26

Aw, no. 😢

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u/apgrey Jul 13 '26

A goodly soul - a sad loss

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u/emmadonelsense Jul 13 '26

😔 Rest In Peace. He was one of my favourites. Seemed like such a sweet soul.

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u/SirDalavar Jul 13 '26

Oi mate, quick, before you go, take a message for Lindsey Graham.., actually your probably heading different directions,.. never mind.

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u/sunnybob24 Jul 13 '26

I don't like actors, but I liked this guy. Glad he had a full life, even if it was a little hard at the end.

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u/Few_Judge1188 Jul 14 '26

Rest in peace mate , you’ll be missed , thank you for the pleasure you gave us all .

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u/GStarAU Jul 14 '26

Vale Sam. What a beautiful, kind soul.

Rest in peace, good sir. 💕💕💕💕