logo
HomeNews
Getty Images
Getty Images

Tori Spelling from BH90210 Slams Oscars for Excluding Luke Perry & Her Dad from in Memoriam Tributes

Rebelander Basilan
Feb 17, 2020
05:00 P.M.

"BH90210" star Tori Spelling took to Twitter to express her disappointment after Luke Perry was left out of the 2020 Oscars in memoriam tribute.

Advertisement

The acclaimed actress's late father, television producer Aaron Spelling, was also excluded from the segment thirteen years ago.

On February 10, Spelling, 46, tweeted, "Now two of the most creative and talented men I have ever known, loved, and lost have not been mentioned in the #oscars memoriam."

Tori Spelling and her husband Dean McDermott with their children, Finn Davey, Hattie Margaret, Beau Dean, and Doreen at Staples Center on December 13, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. | Photo: Getty Images

Tori Spelling and her husband Dean McDermott with their children, Finn Davey, Hattie Margaret, Beau Dean, and Doreen at Staples Center on December 13, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. | Photo: Getty Images

DISAPPOINTED

Spelling added, "First, my Dad Aaron Spelling who passed in 2006 and now my friend Luke Perry who passed in 2019."

Spelling's husband, Dean McDermott, 53, also shared his disappointment, posting to Instagram that Sid Haig, Tim Conway, Michael J Pollard, Jan Michael Vincent, and Cameron Boyce are also missing from the 2020 Oscars in memoriam tribute.

Advertisement

On March 4, 2019, Perry died after suffering a stroke at the age of 52. His death came one week after the 51st Academy Awards in February 2019, as reported by US Weekly.

MISSING FORMER COSTAR

Perry, who had auditioned for numerous acting jobs before getting his first acceptance, became a teen idol for playing Dylan McKay on the television series "Beverly Hills, 90210."

Advertisement

In September 2019, Spelling told US Weekly that the cast of the hit '90s drama still think about the actor every day.

The yearly segment acknowledges Hollywood personalities who have died in the past year.

Advertisement

HUGE LOSS

During the interview, the socialite and author also said that Perry's death is a massive loss for them and everybody out there.

Meanwhile, In June 2006, Tori's father, Aaron, also passed away after suffering a stroke. Aaron was best known for spearheading dozens of shows, including "Charlie's Angels," "The Love Boat," "Dynasty," "Beverly Hills," "90210, 7th Heaven" and "Charmed."

Jason Priestley, Tori Spelling, Aaron Spelling, Shannen Doherty and Luke Perry at the 18th Annual People's Choice Awards in 1991. | Photo: Getty Images

Jason Priestley, Tori Spelling, Aaron Spelling, Shannen Doherty and Luke Perry at the 18th Annual People's Choice Awards in 1991. | Photo: Getty Images

As reported by PEOPLE, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences explained why Perry and other actors were left out of the in memoriam tribute during the ceremony. They cited there was "limited available time."

In a statement, according to The Hollywood Reporter, the organization responsible for hosting the Oscars explained that "All the submissions are included on Oscar.com and will remain on the site throughout the year."

Advertisement
Luke Perry, Tori Spelling, Aaron Spelling, and Stephen Collins onstage at the 2005 TV Land Awards at Barker Hangar on March 13, 2005 in Santa Monica, California. | Photo: Getty Images

Luke Perry, Tori Spelling, Aaron Spelling, and Stephen Collins onstage at the 2005 TV Land Awards at Barker Hangar on March 13, 2005 in Santa Monica, California. | Photo: Getty Images

The yearly segment acknowledges Hollywood personalities who have died in the past year. Amongst those highlighted during the ceremony were Kobe Bryant, Kirk Douglas, Diahann Carroll, and Danny Aiello.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Related posts