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Episode Date: March 16, 2026

The 98th Academy Awards In Memoriam segment sparked controversy as viewers noticed notable figures like Eric Dane, James Van Der Beek, Brigitte Bardot, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and Robert Carradine were omitted. Fans expressed disappointment on social media, with some suggesting TV-heavy careers may have played a role. The Academy included Van Der Beek in the online version, while honoring Catherine OHara, Robert Duvall, and paying special tribute to Rob Reiner and Diane Keaton on air. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d53ba40300c5a7ba

Welcome to Entertainment and Celebrity News today, two minutes of pop culture that matter. The 98th Academy Awards featured the usual in-memorium segment to honor stars who passed away over the past year. But many viewers noticed several notable actors were left out, sparking debates about the choices. Air Dane, known for his roles on Gray's Anatomy and Euphoria, died after battling ALS. James Vander Beak, famous from Dawson's Creek, lost his fight with colorectal cancer early. earlier this year. Both have film credits too, like Marley and Me, for Dane. Brigitte Bardot, the legendary French film star from over 40 movies, passed away in December 2025 from cancer. Malcolm Jamal Warner, from the Cosby Show, died in July 2025, and Robert

Carradine of the Revenge of the Nerds films died in February. 2026. Fans took to social media right away, voicing frustration over the omissions. Some argue TV-heavy careers might explain it, but icons like Bardot seemed like obvious picks for the tribute. The Academy did include Vander Beacon's extended online version. On air, they spotlighted names like Catherine O'Hara, Robert Duvall, and special nods to Rob Reiner and Diane Keaton. This DNN story comes to you thanks to our sponsor. Your favorite podcasts, music, or sleep sounds coming from your pillow. No earbuds, no distractions, just listen and relax. S-O-L-I-SouliPillow.com.