Alec Baldwin posts a nearly three-minute Instagram video tribute after the death of Sir Sam Neill, but the message draws online criticism. Multiple viewers react to what they describe as an imbalance in the tribute, saying Baldwin does not mention Neill by name often enough and that the video comes across as too focused on himself rather than the late actor. One outlet reports that the backlash centers on the perception that Baldwin’s remarks are self-centered, with commenters raising questions about the emphasis placed on Neill’s career and legacy. Another source similarly characterizes the reaction as mixed, noting that the tribute is met with differing views among social media users. In both accounts, the controversy centers primarily on the content and wording of Baldwin’s tribute rather than any new information about Neill’s death itself. The reports frame the situation as an online dispute over how the tribute is presented and whether it appropriately honors Neill.