The 77th annual Emmy Awards featured one of the ceremony’s most emotional traditions: the “In Memoriam” tribute. Producers have been carefully editing the segment ahead of Sunday night’s CBS broadcast, preparing to honor more than 100 people who left their mark on television.
Emmys Prepare Emotional In Memoriam Tribute
This year’s remembrance will spotlight actors, producers, writers, composers, directors, and television executives who helped shape the medium. The segment is expected to deliver a heartfelt reflection of lives devoted to storytelling and creativity, bringing audiences together in shared remembrance.
TV Hall of Fame Icons Among Those Remembered
Two members of the Television Academy’s Hall of Fame are on the list: producer-director Don Mischer and journalist-host Bill Moyers.
Both were recognized for groundbreaking contributions to the industry, setting standards in live events and thoughtful programming.
Their inclusion highlights the profound impact their work had on the evolution of television.
Beloved Emmy Winners & Nominees on the List
(Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)The tribute may also honor beloved Emmy winners and nominees such as John Amos, Loni Anderson, Alan Bergman, Ruth Buzzi, Richard Chamberlain, Alf Clausen, Greg Gumbel, Polly Holliday, Quincy Jones, Linda Lavin, David Lynch, Valerie Mahaffey, Jean Marsh, Joan Plowright, Alan Rachins, Lalo Schifrin, Maggie Smith, Loretta Swit, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and George Wendt.
Each of these stars left an indelible impression.
Whether through acting, music, writing, or producing, they brought stories to life that reached millions of homes and touched the hearts of many.
A Legacy of Storytelling That Lives On
GettyThe Emmy “In Memoriam” segment is more than a farewell. It is a reminder of the connections forged through television: the characters, performances, and creations that stay with audiences long after the screen goes dark.
This year’s Emmys included a heartfelt farewell to some of television’s most beloved stars and creators. The emotional in-memoriam segment played to the song “Go Rest High on the Mountain,” performed by Lainey Wilson and Vince Gill.
As the industry gathers to celebrate its brightest achievements, this tribute ensures that those who built television’s history will never be forgotten. Their legacies continue to inspire new generations of storytellers and viewers alike.
However, several notable names were missing from the tribute. Among those left out were “Alice” actress Polly Holliday, who died on September 9; wrestling legend and actor Hulk Hogan; “What’s Happening” star Danielle Spencer; actor Graham Greene; horror icon Tony Todd; and “General Hospital” favorite Leslie Charleson.
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