The Internet Had Some Criticism of the Emmys 'In Memoriam' Segment
Many people on Twitter took issue with the Emmys’ “In Memoriam” segment Sunday night after a few notable omissions.
The ceremony’s annual tradition of honoring the lives of those the industry lost during the previous year faced some backlash online when critics were quick to take to social media to note some conspicuous absences. Among them were iconic comedian and Civil Rights activist Dick Gregory, Sopranos star Frank Vincent, Chappelle’s Show actor Charlie Murphy, Happy Days star Erin Moran and character actor Harry Dean Stanton, who died just days ago on Sept. 15.
I was watching the beautiful "remembering those that past away" part of the Emmys annnnd it seems they forgot Dick Gregory & Charlie Murphy
— 'ColeWorld (@Ncoleycole) September 18, 2017
RIP Dick Gregory. #Emmys pic.twitter.com/AijPDphfk2
— Michael Skolnik (@MichaelSkolnik) September 18, 2017
Even Common joined the conversation.
Thinking of my brothers Dick Gregory + Charlie Murphy. I'll never forget you. I miss you both. #Emmys pic.twitter.com/Ot0nfxvjMO
— COMMON (@common) September 18, 2017
Meanwhile, some were uncomfortable with the inclusion of Fox News executive Roger Ailes, who died at 77 in May. Ailes had resigned from the company last year amid sexual harassment allegations from several women during his tenure at the company.
No Charlie Murphy, No Dick Gregory, but the bloated sexual predator Rodger Ailes. #Emmys #EmmyFail
— Lizz Resistead (@lizzwinstead) September 18, 2017
So Dick Gregory couldn't get mentioned but Roger Ailes was ???????????? #inmemoriam #Emmys
— Tam (@t_murdaaa) September 18, 2017
Hey #Emmys you know how you don't have time to honor everyone that died (cough Dick Gregory) y'all could've done that with Roger Ailes.
— Joyelle N Johnson (@joyellenicole) September 18, 2017
