Somerset County Gazette
·Jul 2026
Sam Neill dies aged 78 as family pays tribute to actor
Sam Neill died in Sydney at age 78, with his family noting he passed peacefully and cancer‑free. His career spanned major film and television roles including Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders, following early work in New Zealand cinema. After revealing a lymphoma diagnosis in 2023, he underwent CAR T‑cell therapy in 2026, later becoming cancer‑free and advocating for broader treatment access. His family expressed gratitude to hospital staff and requested privacy.