US EditionBAFTAs Viewers Outraged as Two Hollywood Stars 'Snubbed' From Memoriam
The televised tribute at the 2026 BAFTAs excluded Eric Dane and James Van Der Beek, sparking viewer backlash over omissions of recent industry deaths.
- On Sunday, February 22, 2026, the BAFTA Film Awards at London's Royal Festival Hall aired an In Memoriam segment that viewers said omitted Eric Dane and James Van Der Beek.
- Having recently passed earlier this month, James Van Der Beek's death was publicised by his wife, and viewers said Eric Dane was omitted from the tribute.
- Singing The Way We Were, Jessie Ware's performance accompanied the montage, which highlighted major film figures lost since early 2025, including Robert Redford and Diane Keaton.
- Many viewers posted on X that two recent deaths had been omitted, with messages like 'No Eric Dane?' and accusations of oversight.
- As is traditional, BAFTA In Memoriam covers those who died over the past year, and some fans suggested TV-focused stars might be honoured at the BAFTA TV Awards later this year.
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