Hulk Hogan, Jonathan Joss, Jerry Adler, and other celebrities were left out of the segment that remembers stars who passed away in the past year.
The 77th edition of the Emmy Awards took place on Sunday (14). WWE star Hulk Hogan passed away in July 2025. Fans of the wrestler were shocked to see that he was not mentioned in the “In Memoriam” segment.
Jonathan Joss, from “King of the Hill,” was also left out of the tribute. He was shot after being attacked by a neighbor in Texas.
Celebrities such as Maggie Smith (“Downton Abbey”), Michelle Trachtenberg (“Gossip Girl”), Ozzy Osbourne, David Lynch, and Quincy Jones were mentioned during the ceremony.
On X (formerly Twitter), users complained about the absence of Hulk Hogan and other celebrities. “Hulk Hogan died and it seems like no one cares anymore,” lamented one of them.
“I won’t forget you, Jonathan Joss,” commented another, who called the actor’s absence “disrespectful.”
In addition to these, fans noted that the Emmys failed to mention the losses of Lynne Marie Stewart, Jerry Adler, Danielle Spencer, Terence Stamp, Gene Hackman, and Val Kilmer.
The Emmys often face criticism for their selective “In Memoriam” segment, which is followed by a much longer list published on the official awards website.
Actor Brad Garrett went on stage after the segment and joked that he wouldn’t make it to the list when he dies.
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