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Episode Date: March 16, 2026At the ninety-eighth Academy Awards, a poignant In Memoriam segment honored film legends like Rob Reiner, Diane Keaton, and Robert Redford. Billy Crystal led the tribute to Reiner, joined by co-s...tars and Meg Ryan, while Rachel McAdams celebrated Keatons impact on actresses. Barbra Streisand paid homage to Redford, highlighting his directorial work, press freedom advocacy, and environmental efforts. The tributes left the audience in awe, underscoring the enduring legacies of these Hollywood icons. 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/9ae80e0cb439a591
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The 98th Academy Awards featured a heartfelt extended in-memorium segment
honoring film industry stars who passed away over the past year.
Among the luminaries remembered were director Rob Reiner and his wife, McKelley Singer Reiner,
killed on December 14th, as well as actress Diane, Keaton, and actor Robert Redford.
Billy Crystal kicked off the tribute to Rob Reiner by highlighting his iconic films like Stand By Me,
the Princess Bride, and when Harry met Sally.
He was soon joined on stage by Meg Ryan and a large group of Reiner's former co-stars,
including Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Carrie Elwiz.
Turning the moment into a star-studded gathering.
Rachel McAdam stepped up to celebrate Diane Keaton, who died on October 11th at age 79.
She called Keaton an enduring icon who inspired generations of actresses,
noting her Oscar win for Annie Hall and other nominations.
McAdams even shared a sweet Girl Scout song Keaton sang on sets to connect with everyone.
Barbara Streisand delivered an emotional nod to Robert Redford,
praising his work as a director, his push for press freedom, support for new artists.
Through the Sundance Institute and Environmental Efforts,
she remembered him as a bold trailblazer,
mentioning his best director Oscar for ordinary people
enclosed by singing a bit of their song from The Way We Were.
These tributes brought the audience to their feet,
reminding us of the lasting legacies these talents leave behind in Hollywood.
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