Oscars criticized for not including Bill Paxton in memorial

While the Oscars is largely a party that celebrates the best performances of the year, there’s always a moment where we must pause to let reality set in.

Watch Jennifer’s emotional introduction to all of the great Hollywood figures who passed this year.

Several other renowned stars were celebrated during the memoriam, including Carrie Fischer, Debbie Reynolds, Mary Tyler Moore, Prince and Gene Wilder.

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The announcement of Paxton’s sudden death aged 61 from complications after heart surgery cast a shadow over the 89th Oscars ceremony.

This annual tribute to Hollywood’s recent deceased is infinitely more complex in nature than your standard awards show montage. But through hours of mental preparation and pounding our our palms with our fists, we were able to get through the 2016 Oscars In Memoriam together.

“May the Force be with you”, Fisher said, paying a very Hollywood tribute to the names of everyone whose names had come before hers. It may just come from a performer / presenter who says something about his life and legacy. Paxton might be gone, but there’s no question that his memory will live on forever, through his work and through those who knew him.