Olivia Newton-John fans were not pleased after she was left out of the «In Memoriam» segment at the 2022 Emmys on Monday night.
Following the tribute -- which honored other actors who died this year, including Betty White, Bob Saget, Paul Sorvino, James Caan, Ray Liotta, Robert Morse, Louie Anderson, Sidney Poitier, and many more -- Twitter was flooded with disappointed viewers who called out the awards show for not honoring the late star who died in August at age 73.While Newton-John is listed on the «In Memoriam» page on the Emmys website, she was no where to be seen during the telecasted tribute which was played for the audience on a screenbehind John Legend, who performed his song, «Pieces.» The actress had a famed film and music career, but she also graced the small screen, with credits in dozens of TV shows, including S, , and and more.«She’s been on over fifty TV shows and specials.
I’m pretty sure that’s enough to get some recognition from the Emmys,» Twitter user @JenniferBavin wrote. Another upset fan wrote, «Wait did the Emmy’s not acknowledge the passing of Olivia Newton John?!?
I still feel like she should still have been mentioned even if she didn’t win an Emmy in her lifetime or maybe that’s just me?!»Another shared, "Deeply disappointed in the omission of Olivia Newton-John during the #Emmys2022.
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