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Deming Daily Digest Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Ty McDuffey

14 Jul 2026 — 1 min read

Ty's Take

Sam Neill's passing at 78 reminds you that the ones who made you want to believe in dinosaurs walking the earth again aren't getting any younger. He had that rare gift—could make you believe he was terrified and competent at the same time, which is pretty much what life out here demands of most of us anyway. The man worked steady for decades, never the loudest guy in the room, just solid. Deming's seen a lot of folks pass through and move on to bigger things, and we've seen plenty stay and build something real. Neill seemed like the kind who understood the difference between the two.

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Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill dies at 78

Sam Neill, the acclaimed actor best known for starring in the Jurassic Park franchise and the British crime drama Peaky Blinders, has died at age 78. According to a statement posted to his social media Monday, Neill passed away suddenly while surrounded by family. His representatives described his...

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