US Edition'In Memoriam' Snubs: Who Was Left Out of the TV Tribute at the Emmys?
The 2025 Emmy Awards 'In Memoriam' segment excluded notable figures including Hulk Hogan and Jonathan Joss, sparking public backlash and highlighting selective tribute practices.
- The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards' In Memoriam left out Hulk Hogan and Jonathan Joss, while Lainey Wilson and Vince Gill performed during the tribute Sunday at Peacock Theatre, Los Angeles.
- The Television Academy's online In Memoriam list includes more names than the televised In Memoriam segment, with selection criteria and time constraints cited for omissions.
- The televised montage excluded several high-profile names such as Gene Hackman , Val Kilmer , and Tony Todd , while a longer online scroll acknowledged Graham Greene, Polly Holliday, Connie Francis, and Jay North.
- Fans reacted on X and other platforms with confusion and anger as social media users called out snubs and shared frustration over missing tributes during Sunday night's ceremony.
- Critics warn that current selection practices will invite continued scrutiny, as observers note televised tributes and time limits prompt ongoing debate over awards shows' inclusion.
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(NEXSTAR) – Felicia Rashad introduced last night’s “In Memoriam” segment at the Emmy Awards, which honored dozens of TV legends — including her “Cosby Show” co-star Malcolm-Jamal Warner — who passed away since the last broadcast. “Even though they may no longer be here with us, we can all smile knowing that their impact will remain. Knowing that their lasting impressions will continue to live on through story. Knowing that they touched our lives…
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