Actor Ray Stevenson was not included in the In Memoriam tribute at the 75th Emmy Awards, which has shocked fans of the Star Wars franchise. The awards paid tribute to those in the industry who died in the previous year with a video montage accompanied by performances by singer Charlie Puth and duo The War and Treaty. While the list of those included was substantial, fans took to social media to question why Stevenson wasn’t mentioned. Some questioned if family or friends need to request a position in the segment to be included.
Stevenson was a talented actor who played Baylan Skoll in the Star Wars spin-off series Ahsoka and voiced Gar Saxon in Star Wars Rebels and Star Wars: The Clone Wars. He died on May 21, 2023, aged 58. Fans were saddened to hear of his passing and believe he should have been included in the tribute. Also missing from the segment were chat show host Jerry Springer, British actor Julian Sands and Legally Blonde actor Racquel Welch.
The Emmys were largely dominated by The Bear and Succession, with the latter scoring 26 nominations. The awards occurred on January 15, 2024, and included a well-known segment paying tribute to those who passed away in the previous year. Fans of Star Wars were confused as to why Stevenson wasn’t included in the memorial, and some expressed their disappointment on social media. The inclusion process is unclear to many fans, and they are questioning whether family or friends need to request inclusion or if there is another reason behind the omission.
Fans of the franchise will surely mourn the loss of Stevenson, and many will question why he wasn’t included. While it’s uncertain why he was left out, television enthusiasts and fans of the show understand the deep emotional significance of the memorial segment. Some actors have been excluded in years past, and it’s a topic that is regularly discussed. Still, the lasting impression left by performers such as Stevenson will not be forgotten, and their impact on the television industry remains immense
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