Tony Todd, Michelle Trachtenberg left out of 2025 Oscars In Memoriam
Gene Hackman, who died last week, was honored with a tribute from Morgan Freeman.
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Hollywood lost some beloved members just days before the 2025 Oscars ceremony. Last week, Academy Award winner Gene Hackman was found dead in his home. Hackman was honored not only as part of the In Memoriam segment, but also with an intro from friend and co-star Morgan Freeman. “Like everyone who ever shared a scene with him, I learned he was a generous performer and a man whose gifts elevated everyone’s work,” Freeman said. “Gene always said, ‘I don’t think about legacy. I just hope people remember me as someone who tried to do good work.’ I think I speak for us all when I say, Gene, you will be remembered for that, and so much more. Rest in peace, my friend.”