# 2026 Logies: Sam Pang wins Gold Logie, Sam Neill posthumously wins Best Actor

At the 2026 Logie Awards, Sam Pang received the Gold Logie for Australia's most popular TV personality. Sam Neill was posthumously awarded Best Actor, adding a poignant note to the ceremony. The event recognises top achievements in Australian television.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/aug/17/logies-2026-sam-pang-gold-logie-sam-neill-win-awards) — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:01:53 GMT