The 2024 BAFTA Film Awards faced backlash for excluding Matthew Perry from the In Memoriam section. He passed away in October 2023.
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Social media outrage
Social media users expressed disappointment, calling it a 'shocking omission.' One Perry fan said, "BAFTA is always messing up one thing or the other."
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BAFTA's response
Soon after the backlash, BAFTA responded, stating Perry will be remembered in the upcoming BAFTA Television Awards on May 14.
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Film career debate
However, some users argued that Perry also appeared in films throughout his career. He was a part of movies such as 'The Whole Nine Yards' and 'Birds of America.'
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BAFTA's tribute
BAFTA's In Memoriam honored Michael Gambon, Tom Wilkinson, Carl Weathers, and Shirley Anne Field, among others.
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Perry's tragic passing
Perry passed away due to acute effects of ketamine, with contributing factors including drowning and coronary artery disease.