The 78th Emmy Awards’ televised “In Memoriam” segment, which airs during the ceremony on September 14, 2026, does not include Chuck Norris, according to multiple reports. The segment honors television figures who have died over the past year, but some notable names are missing from the broadcast.
ComingSoon.net reports that the omission is noticeable and cites additional missing names alongside Norris, including Daveigh Chase, among others. The Washington Times similarly focuses on Norris being left off the segment and notes that the decision draws quick criticism from fans on social media. Both outlets frame the event as an on-air list issue rather than as a broader change to how the Emmys compile tributes.
While the outlets agree on Norris’s absence and the public reaction, they differ in scope: one emphasizes a broader set of missing figures, while the other highlights the Norris-specific reaction. Neither outlet reports an official explanation for the omissions in the cited coverage.
