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Episode Date: March 16, 2026Fans express outrage over Academy Awards In Memoriam segment omissions, including James Van Der Beek, Eric Dane, Tom Noonan, and Malcolm-Jamal Warner, sparking debates about who gets remembered a...t such events. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/82534d2cc41437f0
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It's March 16th, and here's what's happening across entertainment and pop culture.
Fans were quick to notice some big omissions in the In-Memorium segment at the 98th Academy Awards.
Stars like James Vanderbeek, Eric Dane, Tom Noonan, and Malcolm Jamal Warner did not get tributes, even though they all passed away recently.
James Vanderbeek died on February 11th at age 48 from colorectal cancer.
Eric Dane was 53 when he lost his battle with ALS less than a year after his diagnosis.
Tom Noonan passed at 74 just days later, and Malcolm Jamal Warner drowned accidentally at 54 while vacationing in Costa Rica last.
July.
Social media lit up right after the ceremony, with viewers calling out the snubs.
Many felt it was unfair, especially since the segment had time for other honors, and fans wondered why these popular TV actors were overlooked.
Instead, the tribute featured beloved figures like Rob Reiner and his wife Mike Kelly, Diane Keaton, Catherine O'Hara, and Robert.
Redford. Friends such as Billy Crystal, Rachel McAdams, and Barbara Streisand gave emotional speeches for them.
The backlash continues online, highlighting ongoing debates about who gets remembered at these events.
The Academy has not commented yet, but the conversation shows no signs of slowing down.
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