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 13 June 1928 in Trinec Czechoslovakia, passed away peacefully on 22 March 2026, aged 97 years. Beloved husband of Margot (deceased). Loving father of Frank, Eve, Helen, Ian, John, Carol and Andy. Adored grandfather of Leila, Paul, Adelyn, Martin, Christina, Nicholas, Sophie, Jessica, Elise, Catherine, Elizabeth, Eddie, Jimmy, Laura and Blake.
Jack was loving, kind and generous. A good samaritan to many strangers in need and many migrant families. Jack was a valued and active member of community organisations, a Vice President of the Czech Club SA and a talented musician and gardener. He enjoyed fishing, chess, gemhunting and with Margot made large Christmas gatherings for family and many friends so special.
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