Emmys In Memoriam Excludes Chuck Norris, ‘Buffy’ Actor Nicholas Brendon and More
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Key Points:
- The Emmy Awards ceremony honored the year's best television programs and included an In Memoriam segment recognizing actors and industry figures who passed away since the last Emmys.
- Fans noted several omissions in the tribute, including Nicholas Brendon, Chuck Norris, Patrick Muldoon, Jaye P. Morgan, Daveigh Chase, and Grizz Chapman, sparking discussion on social media.
- The In Memoriam segment featured tributes to Catherine O'Hara, Dolly Parton, Rob Reiner, Tim Curry, Hayden Panettiere, and Bob Mackie, with a performance of "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Noah Kahan.
- Due to time constraints, the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences could not include everyone, especially those more associated with movies or music, but many omitted names are listed on the TV Academy's website.
- The ceremony also reserved time to honor key television creators such as director James Burrows and CNN founder Ted Turner.
