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°CLEE-ACK, Christopher James
08 Apr 1959
23 Mar 2026
Adored father, brother, cousin and uncle—an irreplaceable presence in our lives and a special person in every way, taken from us far too soon. We will miss him so much.
Chris was the son of John Lee-Ack and Shirley Elliott, and father of Max (all dec.). He is deeply mourned by his son Spike, his siblings and their families: Tess; Mike, Angie, Emily, Harry, Oliver and Audrey, Jess, James, Tom and Zoe; Liz, Kate, Ush, Lola and Fred; Cathy, Peter, Nick and Emily, Alex and Jacquie; Damien, Leanne, Matt and Becky; stepmother Shirley Lee-Ack and step-siblings Lance, Christine and Alan, extended family and a host of friends and colleagues.
Private funeral, with a celebration of life to be held at a later date.
Heartfelt thanks to Mercy Palliative Care and to Dr. Ingra Bringmann. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Mercy Health Foundation.
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