Devastated BBC Peaky Blinders fans pay tribute to Sam Neill after death aged 78

NewsShowbizPeaky BlindersSam Neill was announced to have died this morning (July 13)10:36, 13 Jul 2026Peaky Blinders star, Sam Neill, has passed away at the age of 78 - with fans leading tributes to the "iconic" actor.‌Sam's family shared the news of his sad passing this morning (July 13), with his heartbroken relatives calling his death "sudden and unexpected."‌They said he had died in Sydney "surrounded by family, and passed with the dignity that has characterised his whole life."‌Fans of the Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders star have since paid tribute to the actor, with one stating the "world won't be the same without him."READ MORE: NHS confirms 'gamechanger' change for anyone with endometriosis in EnglandJared Gilman wrote on X: "Dude had one of the most iconic faces ever, the world