The 2026 Oscars have come and gone, with a number of filmmakers awarded for their work over the last year. Additionally, the In Memoriam segment honored the many actors, directors, and film professionals that we lost. While the ceremony gave special love to folks like Rob Reiner and Diane Keaton, a few figures were noticeably missing. That includes late actor Eric Dane, although both his wife Rebecca Gayheart and Shonda Rhimes have responded to this snub.
The Academy Awards' In Memoriam always leave some folks out, and this year they failed to honor both Dane and James Van Der Beek after their deaths. Some fans took umbrage with this, and now we have an idea about how those who knew the late Grey's Anatomy star are responding.
