Late Stars Jerry Springer and Raquel Welch Excluded from Emmys In Memoriam Tribute

Emmys producer Jesse Collins calls selection process 'one of the hardest parts of the show' amid backlash from publicist and family members.

Jerry Springer, Raquel Welch, and other late stars were not included in the Emmys In Memoriam tribute.
Emmys producer Jesse Collins explained that the selection process is handled by the Television Academy and that it is one of the hardest parts of the show to put together.
Springer's publicist, Linda Shafran, expressed disappointment on social media, stating 'Shame on #emmys #emmyawards for not including TV legend @jerryspringer in their In Memoriam. TERRIBLE!'
Ryan O'Neal's son Patrick also expressed his disappointment via social media.
The tribute featured a performance of “See You Again” by Charlie Puth and The War and Treaty, and transitioned into the Friends theme song, “I’ll Be There for You” by The Rembrandts.