Luke Perry, Cameron Boyce, Tim Conway missing from Oscars 2020 in memoriam segment

Oscars organisers have issued a public statement explaining the apparent snub of one of last year’s most notable celebrity deaths.

90210 icon Luke Perry, Disney star Cameron Boyce and comedian Tim Conway were left out of the “in memoriam” segment at the Academy Awards.

Eagle-eyed viewers were quick to point out that the annual montage, which highlights notable deaths in the film community over the past year, did not include Perry.

Perry, star of Beverly Hills, 90210, died in early 2019 at the age of 52 after suffering a stroke.

Following a backlash from Perry fans, the Oscars have issued a public statement via US Weekly, explaining the decision to leave him out.

“The Academy receives hundreds of requests to include loved ones and industry colleagues in the Oscars ‘In Memoriam’ segment,” the organization said. “An executive committee representing every branch considers the list and makes selections for the telecast based on limited available time. All the submissions are included on Oscar.com and will remain on the site throughout the year.”

Disney star Cameron Boyce died from a seizure last July. Picture: AFP

Beverly Hills 90210 star Luke Perry was a glaring omission from the Oscars’ In Memoriam segment. Picture: Supplied

The segment did include the recent notable deaths of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash in January, and Kirk Douglas, who passed away last week, as Billie Eilish covered The Beatles’ song Yesterday. But Perry, who was best known for his show Beverly Hills 90210 but also appeared in movies like The Fifth Element, was nowhere to be found, reports the New York Post.

Steven Spielberg introduced the in memoriam tribute at the Oscars. Picture: AP

The snub was especially egregious considering that Perry appeared in one of the year’s Best Picture contenders, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

But fans of Perry’s were upset that the late actor failed to make the cut, reports Fox News.

“No Luke Perry in the In Memoriam?” a fan wrote on Twitter. “He was in one of the Best Picture nominated movies …”

No Luke Perry in the In Memoriam? He was in one of the Best Picture nominated movies... #Oscars2020 pic.twitter.com/wKuRu1JQBS

— Stephanie Berman (@Stephxo6612) February 10, 2020

“He wasn’t in the In Memoriam montage, but let’s remember Luke Perry tonight, too,” said another.

Another thought it was “disrespectful” that he was left out.

“Once Upon [a] Time in Hollywood was nominated for 8.2 million awards, so someone explain to me why Luke Perry wasn’t in In Memoriam?” a fan tweeted.

Other users noted that Disney star Cameron Boyce, who died at the age of 20, was also missing.

“Cameron Boyce we miss and love you,” wrote a fan of his. “Sorry they didn’t even acknowledged [sic] this. love you angel.”

He wasn’t in the In Memoriam montage, but let’s remember Luke Perry tonight, too 😢 #Oscars pic.twitter.com/CaRhTeZasf

— Carla Bleiker (@cbleiker) February 10, 2020

Luke Perry wasn’t in the In Memorial?? He was literally in one of the most nominated films of the night!! Disrespectful!! 😒 #Oscars pic.twitter.com/qILlmPLTgr

— Jesse Manuel Quiles (@_jessemanuel_) February 10, 2020

Once Upon Time in Hollywood was nominated for 8.2 million awards, so someone explain to me why Luke Perry wasn’t in In Memoriam?

— Leah and Jessica (@BFFTVontheRadio) February 10, 2020

“Kinda wish they showed cameron boyce during the memorial part but …” said another.

One noted his importance, saying, “Cameron Boyce had such a huge impact into a lot of people’s lives including people in the film industry. just cause his career centred mostly around disney didn't make him any less of an actor. him being left out of the in memoriam just felt wrong.”

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cameron boyce we miss and love you sm. sorry they didn’t even acknowledged this. love you angel #Oscars2020 pic.twitter.com/K17PEhau9j

— gabby (@neondiversion) February 10, 2020

kinda wish they showed cameron boyce during the memorial part but :(

— luna (@kylofilms) February 10, 2020

cameron boyce had such a huge impact into a lot of people’s lives including people in the film industry. just cause his career centered mostly around disney didnt make him any less of an actor. him being left out of the in memoriam just felt wrong.

— 𝓈𝒶𝓁𝓂𝒶 (@BALlNSKAS) February 10, 2020

Fans were also disappointed to see that comedy icon Tim Conway, who died at 85 in May, was not included.

“Kind of mad they didn’t mention Tim Conway in the memorial but okay,” said one person.

The #InMemoriam section did not include my beloved Tim Conway and the entire Oscar process needs to be investigated! pic.twitter.com/OY38vku605

— Ed South (@edsouth) February 10, 2020

kind of mad they didn’t mention Tim Conway in the memorial but okay. #TheOscars

— becca (@withdrawled) February 10, 2020

Another fan of Conway’s tweeted: “The #InMemoriam section did not include my beloved Tim Conway and the entire Oscar process needs to be investigated!”

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has yet to comment on the surprise omissions.

– with Fox News