NZ actor Sir Sam Neill has died age 78

Home / New ZealandUpdatedNZ Herald13 Jul, 2026 06:38 AM6 mins to readSam Neill has returned home from a promotional tour for his latest TV series Apples Never Fall, in time for harvest at his cherished Central Otago vineyards. Video / George HeardBeloved 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 AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.