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BAFTAs viewers fume as Friends star Matthew Perry left out of In Memoriam tribute


BBC BAFTAs viewers were left fuming on Sunday night as they spotted the major snub during the In Memoriam segment of the ceremony, which paid tribute to those who had died in the last 12 months

The segment ended with a clip of Sir Michael Gambon as Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films, leaving fans heartbroken as they remembered the Hollywood icon who died in late September 2023. The actor, who played Chandler Bing in the hit American sitcom, was found “unresponsive in the pool at his residence ” on 28 October before being pronounced dead at the scene. Sir Michael Gambon enjoyed a stellar 60-year career in acting and was remembered at the BAFTAs 2024 (Image: Getty)David Tennant, who spoke about getting prepped to present the show, said he wouldn't try to be funny on the night because he's not a professional comedian.

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