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Neil Summers, Actor and Stuntman Known for Dick Tracy, Reported Dead at 81

Initial reports cite a passing in Kanab, Utah, with cause not yet officially determined.

Overview

  • A close friend, David Friedman, told TMZ that Summers died surrounded by family.
  • Outlets report he died on Sept. 4 in Kanab, Utah.
  • Media accounts say natural causes are suspected, though officials have not issued a determination.
  • His career bridged on‑screen roles in films like RoboCop and The Shawshank Redemption with extensive stunt work on titles including Holes, U.S. Marshals and The Outlaw Josey Wales.
  • Tributes have been shared online, and survivors include his longtime partner Karen, his sister, a niece and a nephew.