Jerry Springer, Julian Sands, and More Absent from Emmys In Memoriam

 

In a heartfelt tribute during the 2023 Emmys, Hollywood bid farewell to some of its brightest stars. The ceremony at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles honored the lives of luminaries such as Matthew Perry, Angela Lansbury, Norman Lear, and Stephen "Twitch" Boss in an emotional In Memoriam segment. However, many notable figures were glaringly absent from the tribute.

Notable Omissions

Despite their significant contributions to the entertainment industry, Jerry Springer, Julian Sands, Ray Stevenson, Tom Sizemore, Raquel Welch, Lisa Loring, Al Brown, and Charles Kimbrough were missing from the commemorative montage. Fans and industry members alike were left wondering why these icons were excluded from the annual remembrance.

A Moving Performance

As the segment unfolded, Charlie Puth and The War and Treaty took to the stage to deliver a stirring medley of Puth's emotional hit "See You Again" blended seamlessly with the iconic Friends theme song, "I'll Be There for You" by The Rembrandts. The powerful performance underscored the bittersweet nature of the evening, evoking memories of cherished stars who left us in 2023.

A Special Tribute to Norman Lear

Introducing the segment were Rob Reiner and Sally Struthers, who shared poignant words about Lear's lasting impact. "We were part of a very unique family," they reflected. "Not just the Bunkers, but Norman Lear's extended family."

Honoring the Departed

The tribute remembered a range of influential figures, including Ron Cephas Jones, Treat Williams, Angus Cloud, Lance Reddick, Suzanne Somers, Leslie Jordan, Jim Brown, Bob Barker, Paul Reubens, Kirstie Alley, Andre Braugher, Harry Belafonte, Alan Arkin, and Barbara Walters.

Yet, as names were celebrated, questions lingered over those overlooked — stars who also left lasting marks on the world of television and film.

The absence of these beloved entertainers in the Emmys' final farewell only deepened the bittersweet nature of the night, reminding us all that the legacy of these stars will continue to shine in the hearts of fans and the annals of Hollywood history.