Oscars 2021: Viewers criticise ‘disgraceful’ omission of Jessica Walter and Naya Rivera from ‘in memoriam’ segment

Ryan Dorsey is paying tribute to Naya Rivera this Mother's Day. The 37-year-old actor took to Instagram on Sunday to honor Rivera, who died in July on a boating trip with their son, Josey. She was 33. "

It is such a hard day for so many people who are experiencing the heartbreak of no longer having their special someone here — which is something Ryan Dorsey knows all too well.

Naya Rivera and Jessica Walter were notably missing from the in memoriam portion of the 93rd Academy Awards ceremony, a snub that angered fans of the beloved late actresses.

The 93rd Academy Awards are facing backlash after omitting some key names in entertainment from its "In Memoriam" segment on Sunday.  As with most awards shows, the Oscars took a break from issuing trophies to this year’s biggest stars and creatives in film to honor those who died since last year’s show.

The Oscars paid tribute to those lost over the past year, but not everyone was happy with the manner in which they did so.

The Oscars 2021 was celebrated on many levels . However, it also received flak from netizens as the 'In Memoriam' segment left out a few well known artists.

Several stars were noticeably left out of the In Memoriam segment at the 2021 Academy Awards.

the 2021 Oscars. And after last night’s debacle — the worst Academy Awards of my lifetime — they may never return.Producer Steven Soderbergh, the man who directed “Traffic” and “Erin Brokovich,” among many other fine films, helmed the broadcast and was determined to make it more intimate and cinematic than usual. Alright, as movie critic, I’ll play ball.“Steven Soderbergh’s The Oscars” gets 1 star.

“Nomadland” has wandered straight into the Academy Award for best picture.

Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorWith a longer Oscar season than ever before, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences had even more people to remember in the annual In Memoriam segment. But inevitably, there are complaints on social media that some people were omitted.

Chloe Zhao and boyfriend Joshua James Richards are making a rare red carpet appearance together!

Naya Rivera. ET spoke with the actress about her new Disney+ show,, at its premiere on Wednesday, and she also talked about recently honoring Rivera alongside her family at the GLAAD Media Awards.Gilsig, who played music teacher Will Schuester's ex-wife, Terri, on, was part of the emotional virtual reunion which included Matthew Morrison, Darren Criss, Amber Riley and more.

Jessica Walter, actress. Born: 31 January 1941 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Died: 24 March 2021 in Manhattan, New York, aged 80Emmy Award-winning actress Jessica Walter, known for roles in Arrested Development and Archer, has died aged 80.

“read the room” when delivering speeches at the Academy Awards this month. Translation: Get off the stage before the orchestra is forced to awkwardly play you out.

Naya Rivera's son, Josey, is beloved by all.A source tells ET that the late star and Ryan Dorsey's 5-year-old boy has «no shortage of love» and is doing really well.«He’s the sweetest, happiest little boy and there is no shortage of love in his life,” says the source, who added that Dorsey and Josey are „best buds.“According to the source, Dorsey has been lying low and his priorities continue to be Josey and his career. The actor has been working on the show.

“You could use a little fun,” says Catwoman, as the Caped Crusader chases her down in the trailer for Batman: The Long Halloween – Part One. The voice is clearly that of Naya Rivera, the Glee actress who sadly passed away in 2020 in a horrible boating accident. The  Warner Bros. Animation/DC Universe Animated Original film marks the final role for Naya. Part One has been set for a June 22, 2021 release, and Part Two is expected sometime in the fall.