Academy Screws Renfro, In Memoriam

46. Hello! The tribute was for 2007. He died in January of 2008. You'd think TMZ would get their facts straight before shooting off at the mouth about the injustice and contacting his family. Jeez, do I little investigating first.

Posted at 1:36PM on Feb 25th 2008 by CJ

47. I bet he is turning over in his grave...or his urn...

Posted at 1:36PM on Feb 25th 2008 by Eric

48. Roy Scheider passed away on February 8, 2008. The memorium on the show last night were deaths up to January 31, 2008.
It is unbelievable that they would forget someone as young and talented as Brad, and they should apologize to his family.

Posted at 1:37PM on Feb 25th 2008 by lori

49. "Hello! The tribute was for 2007. He died in January of 2008. You'd think TMZ would get their facts straight before shooting off at the mouth about the injustice and contacting his family. Jeez, do I little investigating first."

Heath Ledger and Suzanne Pleshette both died in 2008. You do the investigating.

Posted at 1:41PM on Feb 25th 2008 by Hey you

50. Nobody cares about the oscars and nobody cares about a worthless drug addict.

Posted at 1:38PM on Feb 25th 2008 by Holly

51. Hell, I never even heard of Renfro until he died. He was a third-rate celebrity, to be sure. And you'd better believe that a PR guru like Margaret Gardner had a far greater impact on Hollywood than this virtually unknown actor!

Posted at 1:38PM on Feb 25th 2008 by Ken

52. 13. Did you see all the nobodys they had on there? And they could not include Brad Renfro???? I had heard of maybe 2 of the people in the segment!!!!!!!

Posted at 1:19PM on Feb 25th 2008 by ljo

RESPONSE: That just makes you out to be uncultured and idiotic. I am sure you know the main star of the Hottie and the Nottie and all MTV Real Worlds after 2002 right?

Posted at 1:39PM on Feb 25th 2008 by cr1039

53. Uhm, Brad Renfro died in 2008, so he should be included in NEXT years Academy awards, like Heath Ledger will be

Posted at 1:41PM on Feb 25th 2008 by Ewww Gross

54. The death tribute was from February 1, 2007 through January 31, 2008, as it was clearly displayed.

Posted at 1:40PM on Feb 25th 2008 by Ken

55. They also screwed over Woopie Goldberg in the presenters/hosts clips. A 4 time host and one of only 2 black women to win this award and they leave her out.

Would be nice to hear what excuse they give you for that, TMZ??????? Please let us know!!!!

Posted at 1:41PM on Feb 25th 2008 by the DQ

56. "He was never nominated for nor did he win an Oscar. He also was not part of the Academy. That is why he was not included."

I'm fairly sure that the agents, stunt men, and many of the actors who were honored were never nominated for an Oscar either. Not a valid excuse. The Oscars are so lame in every way.

Posted at 1:43PM on Feb 25th 2008 by Hey You

57. "I'm fairly sure that the agents, stunt men, and many of the actors who were honored were never nominated for an Oscar either. Not a valid excuse. The Oscars are so lame in every way."

The agents that were included are part of the Academy. The stunt men were in movies that were nominated or won an Oscar.

Posted at 1:45PM on Feb 25th 2008 by HEY!

58. Once again, the tribute was for those who died in the 12 months from 2/1/07 through 1/31/08.

That said, I found it wonderful that many people behind the scenes were recognized along with the actors. We may not recognize many of them, but their importance to the industry that is Hollywood was strong and, in many cases, had more successful careers than the stars who were honored.

Posted at 1:46PM on Feb 25th 2008 by Ken

59. They screwed Whoopi too on that Oscar host montage..

Posted at 1:47PM on Feb 25th 2008 by Carly

60. The oscars are old skool. You young punks are so stupid. Brad renfro is young and stupid and dead. why would he be included? The oscars are for decent people. you young kids think you know everything. He is a nobody. You dummies think qwen stefani can sing.

Posted at 1:48PM on Feb 25th 2008 by old skool