The Emmy Awards ceremony featured an extended in memoriam segment celebrating the lives and careers of numerous entertainment industry figures who passed away in recent months and years.
Catherine O’Hara, the Emmy-winning actress who died in January at age 71, received particularly prominent tributes from her former co-stars. Macaulay Culkin, Annie Murphy, and Dan Levy shared personal recollections of working with O’Hara across multiple projects, including the Home Alone film series and the television show Schitt’s Creek. Culkin emphasized O’Hara’s warmth and reliability as a performer and person, while Murphy reflected on the lasting impact O’Hara had on audiences through her memorable roles. The tribute included a musical performance of Bridge Over Troubled Water by Noah Kahan.
Director and actor Rob Reiner, who died last year along with his wife, was honored by Jamie Lee Curtis, who called him a “cherished legend” and referenced his iconic roles in films such as When Harry Met Sally, This is Spinal Tap, and A Few Good Men. Reiner had posthumously received an Emmy last week for a guest appearance on the television series The Bear. The 48-year gap between his two most recent Emmy wins set a new record for the awards ceremony.
Additional tributes recognized other notable industry figures. Sally Field paid homage to country music star Dolly Parton, who died last month, describing her as genuine and humble while introducing a performance by Reba McEntire. Stars from the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer acknowledged recent losses within their cast and crew. The ceremony also marked 50 years of Charlie’s Angels with appearances by original cast members Kate Jackson, Cheryl Ladd, and Jaclyn Smith, who honored their fellow Angel Farrah Fawcett.
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