Gene Hackman is to be honored on Sunday evening (night to March 3, 2025) at the Oscar ceremony. And that by Morgan Freeman, his co-star from the western “unforgives” from 1992.
“TMZ” wants to know that. Before that, there was speculation as to whether the integration of Hackman in the much-discussed “in Memoriam” segment of the Oscars was not too short-term. Hackman’s death was only reported on Wednesday (February 26). It is still unclear when he and his wife have died Betsy Arakawa (as well as one of their dogs). The investigation is underway. Likewise, the cause of death of the couple.
According to “TMZ” information, Gene Hackman received a special honor. Accordingly, it is not just a portrait photo of Hackman’s plus of his life data in the “in Memoriam”. Morgan Freeman Gemenke Sines -deceased friend even with his own speech.
For Clint Eastwood’s “unforgives”, Hackman received his second Oscar in 1993. He was awarded the “best supporting actor”. For William Friedkin’s “Breenpunkt Brooklyn” he already received a main actor Oscar in 1972.
Morgan Freeman and Gene and Hackman also worked together in the thriller “Under Suspicion” in 2000. One of Hackman’s last films before he retired from acting in 2004. Hackman’s relatives in turn should not be present at the Oscars in Los Angeles.
How can someone be recorded at short notice?
- The planning for the segment starts months in advance, but there are often short -term changes.
- If a personality dies shortly before the ceremony (e.g. a few days or weeks before), there is an opportunity that it will still be recorded if the producers receive the necessary information in good time.
- It depends on how prominent the person was in the film industry. Big names have a higher probability of being included in the short term.
- In extremely short-term cases (one to two days before the show) it could be difficult to insert the person into the pre-produced video, but they could possibly be recognized at the Academy website or in social media mention.
Examples of a short -term integration of deceased
Chadwick Boseman (2020)
The Black Panther-Star died surprisingly on August 28, 2020, just a few months before the Oscars 2021.
He was not only recognized in the “in Memoriam” segment, but also highlighted in many other honors of the Award Season.
Philip Seymour Hoffman (2014)
The Oscar winner died on February 2, 2014, just a few weeks before the Oscar ceremony (March 2, 2014). Because of his enormous importance in Hollywood, he was included in the segment at short notice.
Heath Ledger (2008/2009)
Ledger died on January 22, 2008, almost a month before the Oscar ceremony (February 24, 2008). Although the production of the segment was well advanced, it was still recorded. A year later he was posthumously for The Dark Knight awarded the Oscar as the best supporting actor.
It would therefore still be time to appreciate Gene Hackman.
Examples of deceased who were not integrated
Harry Dean Stanton (2017) – not in the main segment, but only on the website
The actor (Paris, Texas) died on September 15, 2017, several months before the Oscars 2018. Nevertheless, it was not shown in the TV segment, but only recognized at the official Academy website, which led to criticism.
Verne Troyer (2018) – not in the segment
The Austin Powers-Conter died on April 21, 2018, almost a year before the Oscars 2019. Nevertheless, he was not in In memoriam-Scons mentions what many fans disappointed.
Joan Rivers (2014)-not recorded, despite Hollywood career
The comedian, who also worked in films and as a red carpet presenter, died on September 4, 2014. Despite her influence, she was not shown in the segment in 2015, which caused public outrage.