Remembering Sam Neill: A life beyond the screen
Sam Neill leaves behind an extraordinary screen legacy and memories of a thoughtful, humorous man whose life reached far beyond acting.
23°CBorn in Adelaide – 5 July 1941
Passed away unexpectedly on her 85th birthday, 5 July 2026.
Aged 85 years
Fought with remarkable strength, dignity, and grace until the very end.
A loving mother, treasured grandmother, great-grandmother and cherished friend, Cynthia leaves behind a legacy of kindness, resilience, and unwavering devotion to her family.
Loved daughter of the late Valentine and Isabella White.
Loved sister of Leonora and Christine, and the late Gilbert, Donald, Hugh, Nadine, Helen, Gloria, Walter, and Terrence.
Cherished mother and mother-in-law of:
John Karydis
Eleni and George Psorakis
Antonia Karydis-Frisan and Giuseppe Frisan
Paul and Stephanie Karydis
Treasured Grandmother of Julia and Costa, Cynthia and Fr Michael, Isabella, Panayoti, Fabio, Dionysios, Cynthia, Dionysios, Gerry and Mia, and Treasured Great-Grandmother of Andrew and Markella.
The family sincerely thank the doctors, nurses, carers and staff of the Royal Adelaide Hospital and Bene Aged Care, St Agnes for their compassionate care and support.
Funeral details to be advised.
Forever loved, forever in our hearts, forever remembered.
In God’s loving care.
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