In Memoriam -- Oscar nominees, Hollywood arts, artisans, producers, directors [ to be noted in ceremony 3/15/2026 ]

Robert Duvall 

Gene Hackman (died Feb. 2025)

Diane Keaton (died Oct. 2025)

Val Kilmer (died April 1 last year)

Diane Ladd (died Nov.)

David Lynch (died Jan. 2025)

Robert Redford (died Sept. 2025)

Rob Reiner & wife Michele Reiner

Tom Stoppard (Oscar for Shakespeare in Love )

many more