Oscars In Memoriam Honors Rob Reiner, Diane Keaton & Robert Redford In Powerful Tribute

The 2026 Academy Awards paid tribute to multiple icons who passed away in the last year, sharing special honor to Rob Reiner, Diane Keaton and Robert Redford in an extended In Memoriam segment. Billy Crystal remembered Rob and late wife Michele’s indelible contributions to Hollywood and beyond, with stars from the famed director’s most acclaimed movies – including Billy’s “When Harry Met Sally” co-star Meg Ryan – appearing onstage to a standing ovation. Rachel McAdams then celebrated the work of her “The Family Stone” castmate Diane and her decades of inspiration for actresses across generations, recalling a Girl Scout song the legend used to sing on set. Barbra closed the emotional presentation with a rare vocal performance of her and Robert’s classic ’70s romantic drama “The Way We Were” – reportedly her first time singing live since 2019. Rob and Michelle were tragically killed in their Los Angeles home in December 2025. Their son Nick Reiner was charged with their murders and has pleaded not guilty. Diane died of pneumonia in October at age 79, weeks after Robert’s passing at 89.