Who Will be the Last Person to Appear in the Oscars’ Memoriam Sequence?

Unfortunately, many talented actors, actresses, and singers passed away over the past year.

While the entertainers are no longer with us, their legacies will continue to live on in their contributions to film, TV, or music.

Many prestigious award shows like the Academy Awards will, therefore, use their ceremonies to pay tribute to those who have passed over the last 12 months.

As the most distinguished entertainer is often the final image shown, many people are likely wondering who is most likely to be the last person to appear in the Oscars’ Memoriam Sequence.

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Dame Maggie Smith

As a two-time Academy Award winner, Dame Maggie Smith is most likely to be the last person to appear in the Oscars’ in-memoriam segment.

The British actress, who passed away on September 27, 2024, won Best Actress for her exceptional performance in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie in 1969. Also, she received two nominations in the category for Othello in 1965 and Travels with My Aunt in 1972.

She won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for California Suite in 1978 and received nominations in the category for A Room with a View (1986) and Gosford Park (2001).

Not to mention, she is one of 14 actresses to earn the Triple Crown of Acting, which is the highest accolade an individual can receive in film, TV, and theatre. Only those who have won an Academy Award, Emmy Award, and Tony Award will achieve the status.

As Maggie Smith has earned four Emmys and a Tony Award, to name a few accolades, she has the most qualifying awards among the winners, with seven.

Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherland could be the final person to appear in the in-memoriam segment at the Academy Awards 2025, as he received the Academy Honorary Award in 2017 in recognition of his lifetime contributions to film.

The acclaimed actor, who passed away on June 20, 2024, delivered many unforgettable performances in various films, such as Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978), Ordinary People (1980), and Cold Mountain (2003).

James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones, who passed away on September 9, 2024, could appear in the final shot in the Oscars Memoriam sequence, as he is an EGOT, which is a title presented to those who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award.

He is one of few actors to have earned the title, as he won two Primetime Emmys, a Grammy, and two Tony Awards throughout his distinguished career. Also, he received an Oscar nomination for Best Actor for The Great White Hope in 1970 and was the recipient of the Honorary Award for his lifetime achievement at the Academy Awards in 2011.

Liam Payne

As the world was shocked to learn of singer Liam Payne’s death on October 16, 2024, it is likely he will appear in the Oscars’ in-memoriam segment.

The much-loved One Direction star’s life was tragically cut short at 31 years old, devastating his fans and the public worldwide.

Due to his fame and the tragedy surrounding his death, it wouldn’t be a shock if Liam Payne is chosen to appear at the end of the tribute sequence this March.

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