98th Oscars In Memoriam Segment Omits Several Names from Televised Tribute

The 98th Academy Awards featured an expanded In Memoriam segment honoring film industry figures who passed away over the past year. While the televised tribute included prominent Hollywood icons like Robert Redford and Robert Duvall, several names such as Brigitte Bardot, James Van Der Beek, and Eric Dane were omitted from the broadcast but included in the Academy's extended online list. The exclusions largely involved actors more associated with television than film, prompting discussion among viewers.