Overview
- Neill died on Monday 13 July 2026 in Sydney, his family said, describing the loss as sudden, saying he was surrounded by loved ones and asking for privacy.
- He built a five‑decade career with more than 150 screen credits, best known as Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park and for roles in The Piano, Dead Calm and Peaky Blinders.
- Neill was first diagnosed with a rare T‑cell lymphoma in 2022 and in April 2026 announced a clear scan after receiving CAR T‑cell therapy as part of a clinical trial.
- The family’s statement did not name a cause of death, though a co‑star has told reporters Neill contracted pneumonia before he died; that report has not been confirmed by the family.
- Tributes poured in from colleagues and leaders in Australia and New Zealand, the family thanked St Vincent’s Private Hospital for its care, and his survivors include four children and eight grandchildren.