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Overview
- The family announced his death in Sydney on Monday, July 13, 2026, saying the loss was sudden and that Neill died surrounded by family.
- Neill had publicly battled a stage-three lymphoma since 2023 and told reporters in April that he was in remission after receiving CAR‑T cell therapy, a treatment that reprograms a patient’s immune cells to attack cancer.
- His five-decade career made him an international star for roles in Jurassic Park, The Piano and Peaky Blinders, and he was knighted by New Zealand in 2022.
- Colleagues, political leaders in Australia and New Zealand, and fans issued tributes, and the family thanked St Vincent’s Private Hospital for its care while asking for privacy as funeral plans are arranged.
- Neill leaves completed films due for release in 2027, including Godzilla x Kong: Supernova and The Last Resort, which will be seen as posthumous additions to his legacy.