Tori Spellingis speaking out afterLuke Perrywasleft out of the in memoriam tributeduring the live telecast on Sunday.
Spelling said her formerBeverly Hills, 90210costar’s exclusion reminded her of when her father, Aaron Spelling, was also excluded from the segment in 2007.
“Now two of the most creative and talented men I have ever known, loved, and lost have not been mentioned in the #oscars memoriam,” the 46-year-old actress tweeted. “First, my Dad Aaron Spelling who passed in 2006 and now my friend Luke Perry who passed in 2019.”
The annual segment honors Hollywood notables who’ve died in the past year. Perry’s exclusion was especially notable considering heappeared inQuentin Tarantino‘sOnce Upon a Time…in Hollywood, which was nominated for Best Picture. (Parasitewon the prestigious category.)
Spelling’s husband, Dean McDermott, also weighed in on Instagram, pointing out even more actors whose names were not included in the segment.
“Also missing from the in Memoriam is Sid Haig, Tim Conway, Michael J Pollard, Jan Michael Vincent andCameron Boyce,” he wrote. “Not to mention the 2007 snub of the great Aaron Spelling. Got an explanation for us @theacademyawards.oscars @theoscars2020.”
Perry was hospitalized last year aftersuffering a massive strokeon Feb. 27. Hediedfive days later.
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At the time of his death, Spelling told PEOPLE she was ” inutter shock and heartbroken.”
“Luke was one of the kindest and most humble human beings I’ve ever known,” she adds. “I’m grateful for the years of friendship we had. He truly was family to me, a protector and a brother. I’m so sorry for the loss that everyone is experiencing.”
Perry was honored during the in memoriam tributesat the 2019 Emmy Awardslast September andat the 2020 SAG Awardslast month.
source: people.com
