ENTERTAINMENT

BAFTA fails to honor Matthew Perry

By Isha Sharma

1

Intro

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. 

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