BAFTA defends snubbing Matthew Perry in the ‘In Memoriam’ segment

BAFTA is trying to make amends with Friends fans.

The British Academy announced that “Matthew Perry will be remembered in this year’s TV Awards ceremony” despite being absent from their In Memoriam segment.

They further reassured fans of the late actor – who tragically passed away in October last year – that their tribute to Perry can be found online.

However, the move was too little, too late for fans, who argued that Perry “made plenty of films” as well, such as The Whole Nine Yards and 17 Again.

“Matthew Perry could have been included in both. This is disrespectful and gross,” commented one fan, while another fumed, “Shockingly bad BAFTA! Matthew was a film actor too! Sort it out!!!”

Over the weekend, fans were left deeply saddened when the late Friends star was seemingly snubbed from the BAFTA’s In Memoriam segment.

“Shame on your @BAFTA for not acknowledging @MatthewPerry,” one Twitter user bashed the academy.

Many more chimed in, with one pointing out, “Only came here to make sure I wasn’t the only person saddened at the glaring omission by @BAFTA of #MatthewPerry during the in memorandum tributes… I’m pleased to see it’s not just me!”

Matthew Perry passed away in October 2023 at the age of 54. His autopsy report listed the “acute effects of ketamine” as a factor contributing to his death.