Sir Sam Neill mourns the death of pet duck Magda

Tuesday 5 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 5 Aug 2025, 8:25pm

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New Zealand actor Sir Sam Neill has shared that his pet duck, Magda, has died. Neill posted on Instagram that the duck was found in long grass and had passed away peacefully in her sleep.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 5 Aug 2025, 7:00pm

   Kiwi actor Sir Sam Neill mourns ‘beloved’ pet duck Magda, named after Australian TV star (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 5 Aug 2025, 8:25pm

   Sir Sam Neill mourns ‘beloved’ pet duck Magda (opens in new tab)