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The Emmys' In Memoriam segment on September 14, 2026, paid tribute to television and entertainment figures who died in the past year, including Rob Reiner, Catherine O'Hara and Hayden Panettiere, with heartfelt segments featuring Jamie Lee Curtis, Macaulay Culkin, Dan Levy and Annie Murphy. Sally Field and Reba McEntire delivered an emotional tribute to Dolly Parton, with McEntire performing 'Appalachian Memories,' while Noah Kahan performed 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' underscoring the montage. Despite the tributes, social media and outlets quickly noted the segment excluded several notable names, including Chuck Norris, Daveigh Chase and 'Buffy' actor Nicholas Brendon, reigniting the annual debate over who gets included in the memorial.