Emmys In Memoriam Leaves Out Chuck Norris, Nicholas Brendon — SkimNews
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- Nicholas Brendon was not included in the Emmys’ In Memoriam segment despite a prior tribute to 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and fan calls for recognition.
- Chuck Norris was omitted from the Emmys’ In Memoriam despite his iconic TV role in 'Walker, Texas Ranger', drawing criticism on social media.
- Catherine O’Hara received a dedicated tribute hosted by her 'Schitt’s Creek' co-stars and 'Home Alone' co-star Macaulay Culkin during the In Memoriam segment.
- Rob Reiner, Tim Curry, and Hayden Panettiere were individually featured in the Emmys’ In Memoriam, with Reiner remembered as a 'beloved meathead' by Jamie Lee Curtis.
- Noah Kahan performed Simon & Garfunkel’s 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' during the In Memoriam segment as names appeared onscreen.
- James Burrows and Ted Turner were among the off-screen creatives honored, reflecting the Academy’s need to balance performers with behind-the-scenes contributors.
- The TV Academy lists additional names not shown during the broadcast on its website, acknowledging the limitations of time in the televised segment.
Why it matters: Hundreds of people connected to television die each year, but only a fraction appear in the Emmys’ In Memoriam — meaning omissions like Nicholas Brendon and Chuck Norris, despite their cultural footprint, affect legacies and fan closure, while the Academy must weigh visibility against runtime constraints.
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