Surprisingly, actor Luke Perry, who died of a stroke, was not mentioned in the Oscars In Memoriam video. Normally, stars who have traditionally died are commemorated at the Oscars. However, Luke Perry was ignored. Now the Oscar Academy speaks up and explains in a statement why he wasn't there.
The time for the video was limited
In short: There wasn't enough time - the reason for the lack of recognition at the awards ceremony is unlikely to satisfy most people. Officially, the Academy has received hundreds of requests to include family and industry peers in the Oscars In Memoriam entry. And further: "An Executive Committee representing each branch reviews the list and makes selections for telecast based on limited time available. All submissions will be accepted on Oscar.com and will remain on the site throughout the year. Luke Perry and Cameron Boyce are honored in the Oscar.com Gallery."
These Stars Appeared in the Oscars In Memoriam Video
The "Oscars In Memoriam" segment, which was emotionally accompanied by pop star Billie Eilish with the Beatles song "Yesterday", included photos of basketball player Kobe Bryant and acting legend Kirk Douglas.
