Oscars 2026 snubs numerous late A-list stars from emotional In Memoriam segment

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The Oscars’ tribute to those who passed away this year, shown on Sunday, March 15th, left out several well-known actors and other figures from film and television.

The 98th Academy Awards, hosted at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, included a longer tribute segment honoring those the film industry had lost, including Oscar winners Robert Redford and Diane Keaton, and director Rob Reiner.

Actors Catherine O’Hara, Claudia Cardinale and Diane Ladd were also among those honoured.

Despite the impressive list of attendees, some well-known stars weren’t present, including film legend Brigitte Bardot, James Van Der Beek from Dawson’s Creek, and Eric Dane, known for his roles in Euphoria and Grey’s Anatomy.

French screen legend-turned-activist Bardot died aged 91 in December from cancer.

Actor Van Der Beek passed away on February 11th at the age of 48 after fighting colorectal cancer. Eight days later, on February 19th, another actor, Dane, died at 58 following a 2024 diagnosis of ALS.

Although they’re best known for their work on TV, both actors have also been in several movies.

Geoff Keighley, who hosted The Game Awards, shared his sadness online after his father, David Keighley, wasn’t included in a particular segment of the show.

David Keighley pioneered quality control for IMAX, supervising the post-production of over 500 of their films.

I’m deeply saddened and heartbroken that the Oscars broadcast didn’t acknowledge my father, David Keighley, and his significant impact on IMAX and the world of film during the In Memoriam segment. It’s something I’ll never forget.

David died of cancer in August at the age of 77.

Also missing from the event were June Lockhart, known for her role in Lost in Space, Bud Cort of Harold and Maude fame, and Richard Chamberlain, who starred in Dr. Kildare and Shogun.

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Despite the omissions, the In Memoriam segment was widely praised by Oscar viewers.

Interviewer Landon Johnson called the recent In Memoriam segment at The Academy Awards the best ever, expressing his gratitude. Journalist Matt Neglia echoed this sentiment on social media, calling it the classiest and most beautiful In Memoriam he’d seen.

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Molly MossTrends Writer

Molly Moss writes about current trends in television, movies, and other entertainment for TopMob. She has a Master’s degree in Journalism and has contributed to major publications like The Guardian, The Times, and The Sun Online.

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2026-03-16 16:05