The Kiwi director even injected a bit of humour into the heartfelt post.

Neill died in Sydney Australia on July 13 surrounded by family.

Neill died in Sydney today surrounded by family.

Neill had recovered from cancer before becoming unwell.

Tributes are being shared across the world for the star – leave yours here.

A New Zealand actor friend said the star, who died unexpectedly on Monday in Sydney, had been sick with the lung infection recently.

The Kiwi actor died aged 78 in a hospital in Sydney, his family announced yesterday.

The Kiwi director even injected a bit of humour into the heartfelt post.

Dame Jane Campion first met Neill in Auckland during pre-production for The Piano.