Summary
During the Oscars, some viewers were upset that the In Memoriam segment left out certain stars who passed away. Although these individuals were listed on the Oscars website, they were not mentioned during the live ceremony. This caused disappointment among fans and family members.
Key Facts
- The Oscars' In Memoriam segment usually honors people from the film industry who have passed away.
- This year, some notable figures were not mentioned during the live TV broadcast, although they were listed online.
- Geoff Keighley expressed disappointment that his father, IMAX pioneer David Keighley, wasn't included in the broadcast.
- Actors James Van Der Beek and Eric Dane, both known for TV roles, were among those omitted.
- Shonda Rhimes noted that Eric Dane was likely excluded because he was mainly a TV actor.
- Malcolm-Jamal Warner, another actor primarily known for TV work, was also left out of the live segment.
- Some movie stars, like Bud Cort and Brigitte Bardot, were absent from the broadcast list as well.
