Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on Sir Sam Neill's passing

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · Jul 13, 2026 · 2m · transcript

Sir Sam Neill is being remembered as a gentle soul - who helped put New Zealand film on the map.

The Northern Ireland-born actor, who moved here at the age of seven, has died suddenly aged 78.

He was surrounded by family at a Sydney hospital.

Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio tells Ryan what the reaction has been in Australia.

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