‘RoboCop’ Star Dead at 81, Cause of Death Revealed

Hollywood mourns the loss of Neil Summers, a veteran British actor and stuntman, who has died at the age of 81. Sources report that Summers passed away from natural causes at his home in Utah last Thursday, surrounded by family and friends.

Born in London on April 28, 1944, Summers began his career in 1963 when he traveled to Tucson, Arizona, to work as a stunt extra in the film McLintock!.

Over the years, he became a sought-after stunt double, working for actors like Warren Oates, Roddy McDowall, Michael Anderson Jr., and Michael J. Pollard.

Summers also built a strong acting resume. He appeared in numerous television series including Gunsmoke, Bonanza, Barnaby Jones, Death Valley Days, The High Chaparral, The Fall Guy, Petrocelli, and Daniel Boone. His film career was equally impressive, with credits in Duel at Diablo, Heaven with a Gun, El Dorado, True Grit, The Greatest Story Ever Told, Rio Lobo, RoboCop, Wild at Heart, Rough Night in Jericho, The Shawshank Redemption, and Guns of a Stranger.

Fans and colleagues have already shared heartfelt tributes. One post read, “R.I.P. to stuntman and actor Neil Summers 1944-2025.” Another said, “I’m very sad to hear that my dear friend Neil Summers has passed away. Rest in Peace my friend, you were a real Cowboy.”

Others reflected on his contributions to the industry, writing, “Another Hollywood name fades into obscurity. The industry that once celebrated him now churns out mediocrity. Talent is a relic in a world obsessed with agendas. Rest in peace, Neil Summers. Your legacy is lost in the noise.”

Neil Summers leaves behind a remarkable legacy of dedication to film and television. His work as both an actor and stuntman helped bring some of Hollywood’s most memorable moments to life, and his contributions will not be forgotten.

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