Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerAdvertisementNationalAustralian comedian and cancer survivor Magda Szubanski has paid an emotional tribute to actor Sam Neill, who has died aged 78.Updated July 13, 2026 — 5:45pm,first published 5:43pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:30More strikes on Iran from USVideo icon4:54Actor Sam Neill has diedVideo icon1:54Professor Richard Scolyer remembered as a ‘national treasure’Video icon2:56Sydney Metro goes the distanceAdvertisementTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe AgeThe Sydney Morning HeraldBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe AgeContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe