Overview
- Neill’s family announced on Monday, July 13 that he died in Sydney at age 78, describing the death as sudden and unexpected and thanking staff at St Vincent’s Private Hospital.
- The family’s statement said Neill had remained cancer-free and that he died surrounded by loved ones.
- Peaky Blinders producers posted that they were “devastated” and called Neill’s portrayal of Inspector Chester Campbell one of the performances that helped launch the series.
- Co-stars and filmmakers including Cillian Murphy, Joe Cole, Finn Cole, Karl Urban and Colin Trevorrow published personal tributes that praised Neill’s craft, kindness and influence.
- Neill’s career spanned generations with landmark roles from Jurassic Park to Peaky Blinders, a legacy that critics and colleagues say brought him new audiences and lasting industry respect.