Shannen Doherty and Alain Delon, the forgotten ones of the 'In memoriam' of the Oscars

BarcelonaThe Oscars gala has an annual ritual,'In memoriam, a tribute to all members of the film world, especially Hollywood, who have died in the last year. During this part of the ceremony, a video is projected that presents images of the deceased accompanied by music, with the purpose of paying tribute to them for their contribution to cinema, whether as actors, directors, producers, technicians or any other key role within the industry. This year's tribute features, among others, Gene Hackman, who was recently found dead with his wife, Betsy Arakawa; David Lynch; Maggie Smith or the composer and producer Quincy Jones. The moment, one of the most emotional of each Oscar gala, has not been free of controversy this year due to some high-profile absences.

One of the personalities who was missed was the actress Shannen Doherty, who died at the age of 53 from breast cancer and who was known worldwide for having been one of the protagonists of the youth series Feeling alive, in Catalonia issued as Beverly Hills, 90210The actress also had prominent roles in cult comedies such as School for young assassins (1988) or Meshed (1995). Fans of the actress and her manager both find it "disappointing" that she was excluded from the tribute, especially considering she was part of the Hollywood community for over 40 years.

Doherty was an actress, producer, and animal rights activist, and while she was primarily known for her iconic 90s television roles, she also had a notable public life. In 2015 she was diagnosed with breast cancer, leading her to openly share her struggle with the disease through social media and in interviews. She died on July 13, 2024.

Fans have flooded the networks with messages of criticism. "Disappointed that Shannen Doherty was not included in the section In memoriam. Disrespectful, even after death. #Oscars," said one user to X. Another criticized: "That in theIn memoriam There is no Shannen Doherty, the star of one of the great films of cinema such as School for young assassins, is a shocking slap in the face. She was a pioneer in her way of standing up for herself and expressing her own opinions during a time when women in the industry were supposed to keep quiet. #Oscars."

Doherty was not the only personality excluded this year. The tribute also did not remember French actor Alain Delon, star of iconic films such as In full sun either The brown catOther notable absences were Michelle Trachtenberg, actress of Gossip Girl (2007) and Tony Todd.