The memory of Mikis Theodorakis honored the Oscars 2022. In a video tribute to the ceremony section «In Memoriam» the photo of the great Greek composer who passed away in September 2021.
It was Tyler Perry who kicked off this year's moving «farewell» chapter with a few words about Sidney Poitier. «He was the first and, for a long time, the only black man to win an Academy Award for Best Actor. When he was on stage, he did much more than just play the role he portrayed. He stood for all that came before him and lit up the dreams of all those who followed. I wouldn't be here today without Sidney. To you, sir, with all my love.’.
Then the Bill Murray took to the stage to speak in memory of the «Ghostbusters» director, Ivan Reitman.
Η Jamie Lee Curtis honored the Betty White, whose career spanned over 70 years. White died on 31 December.
