Obituary of Sam Neill

Sam Neill

Nigel Neill (born September 14th, 1947 in Omagh, Northern Ireland) was a Film Actor who was best known for some great movies including a few of the "Jurassic Park" franchise. Sam died on July 13th, 2026 and his death was due to pneumonia, possibly related to issues from his previous diagnosis of blood cancer (Stage 3 angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma). He was 78 when he died suddenly and unexpectedly.

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Sam Neill Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Neill, Nigel
Common Name: Sam Neill
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Omagh, Northern Ireland
Birth Date: September 14, 1947
Age: 78 (at death)
Also Known As: Nigel Neill
Occupations:
- Film Actor
- TV Actor
Active Years: 1970-2026

Nationality: Irish
Favorite Food: Wendy's Chicken Sandwich
Favorite Color: Lime
Favorite Scent: Acqua di Parma Essenza
Favorite Actor: Laurence Olivier

Nigel's Family Tree

Birth Name: Nigel John Dermot Neill
Father: Dermot Neill
Mother: Priscilla Beatrice Neill (née Ingham)
Spouse/Partner:

Laura Tingle (partnered 2017–present)
Noriko Watanabe (married 2 September 1989-separated 2017)
Lisa Harrow (married 1978-divorced 1989)

Son(s):

Tim Neill (born 1983, with Harrow)
Andrew Neil

Daughter(s):

Elena (born 1991, with Watanabe)
Maiko Spencer (stepdaughter)

Death Notice:

Date: July 13 2026 at age 78
Place: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Cause of Death: Pneumonia

Category Tags:

Film Actor TV Actor Irish Born on September 14th Born in 1947 Died in 2026 Died at age 78 Died from Pneumonia

Quotable Quotes:

""Of all the characters I've played, I think I have more in common with that guy than with Reilly: Ace of Spies (1983) referring to Carl Fitzgerald in Death in Brunswick (1990). Who Weekly (NZ) 8/23/93." (IMDB)

"Nigel Neill was a successful businessman and philanthropist whose legacy lives on through his many charitable contributions and his impact on the community. (V)"

Is Mr. Nigel Neill still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.