Bob Saget Left Out of Oscars 2022 In Memoriam Segment Nearly 3 Months After His Death
usmagazine.comForgotten fan favorite? Viewers were left disappointed after the 2022 Academy Awards omitted the late Bob Saget from the In Memoriam segment.The Full House alum did not appear to be included in the traditional tribute during the Sunday, March 27, awards ceremony nearly three months after his death at the age of 65.
Fans were quick to react to the supposed snub via social media.“Cancel the #oscars for not mentioning Bob Saget in the Memoriam,” one Twitter user wrote, while another viewer added, “Shame on you @TheAcademy for not recognizing @bobsaget.”Sunday’s segment was slightly different than in years past, with Tyler Perry, Bill Murray and Jamie Lee Curtis providing personal testimonials about their love for the late Sidney Poitier, Ghostbusters director Ivan Reitman and Betty White, respectively.
William Hurt, Michael K. Williams and Stephen Sondheim were also honored during the memorial.Saget wasn’t the only star that seemed to be missing from the tribute, with singer Meat Loaf also noticeably absent.
The musician died in January and was known for his work on the big screen in in 1975’s The Rocky Horror Picture Show and 1992’s Wayne’s World.While many fans were upset that Saget wasn’t given a special moment during the 94th annual Academy Awards, some pointed out that the late comedian is remembered more for his TV career than for film.
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