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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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.&nbsp;
He was surrounded by family at a Sydney hospital.&nbsp;
Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio tells Ryan what the reaction has been in Australia.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE

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

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