The Emmys' In Memoriam segment on Monday night was a heartfelt tribute to several late entertainment figures, including actors Catherine O’Hara and Rob Reiner. During the segment, singer Noah Kahan performed Paul Simon’s Bridge Over Troubled Water, a song often used in remembrance ceremonies. The In Memoriam section honors individuals who have passed away since the last Emmy ceremony, but it is not exhaustive due to time limitations. Among those honored were Dolly Parton, Hayden Panettiere, James Van Der Beek, and Eric Dane. However, many viewers took to social media to express confusion and disappointment over the absence of some notable figures. These included Nicholas Brendon, best known for his role in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, who died in May from complications related to cardiovascular disease, and Chuck Norris, the action star of Walker, Texas Ranger, who passed away in March at the age of 86. The omission of Brendon was especially puzzling to fans, considering that fellow Buffy stars Sarah Michelle Gellar and David Boreanaz were on stage together during the ceremony. Online, Richard Newby commented, “Having a Buffy reunion on stage and then leaving out Nicholas Brendon is crazy work.” Others noted that Brendon had faced personal struggles, including substance abuse, but still felt the exclusion was inappropriate. Gellar and Boreanaz referenced their late co-stars during an award presentation, acknowledging the emotional toll of recent losses. Chuck Norris’s absence also drew criticism, particularly given his long tenure on Walker, Texas Ranger. Some suggested that his omission might have been linked to his political views, including his support for Donald Trump during the 2016 election. However, the In Memoriam segment is not meant to include every individual who has died in the past year, and the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences maintains its own online list of those not featured in the televised tribute. The In Memoriam section this year was notably long, lasting over 10 minutes. It began with a touching tribute to Catherine O’Hara, featuring her on-screen children Macaulay Culkin, Dan Levy, and Annie Murphy. O’Hara, who starred in Schitt’s Creek, died in January from a pulmonary embolism following a cancer diagnosis. Culkin humorously referenced their time working together on Home Alone, saying, “She may have forgotten me… twice. But we will always remember her.” Jamie Lee Curtis also paid tribute to Rob Reiner, describing him as “generous and kind and funny as hell,” and honored him along with his late wife, Michele Singer Reiner, who were found dead in December.