Glenn Close
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Board of Governors will present Academy Honorary Awards to the eight time Oscar® nominee, as well as animator FLOYD NORMAN and director RIDLEY SCOTT. The Oscar® statuettes will be presented at the Academy's 17th Governors Awards event on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026, at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood, in partnership with Rolex.
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Christine Vachon
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Board of Governors will present the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award to producers CHRISTINE VACHON and PAMELA KOFFLER at the Academy's 17th Governors Awards event on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026, at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood, in partnership with Rolex.
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Tracy Morgan
The actor and comedian will receive the inaugural Flip Wilson Award, recognizing individuals whose comedic artistry and cultural impact continue the legacy of the groundbreaking entertainer and television pioneer, from the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) at its 8th Annual AAFCA TV Honors, taking place Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at City Club LA in Downtown Los Angeles. MORGAN will receive the inaugural honor for his enduring contributions to comedy and for continuing that tradition through his performance in NBC's "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins."
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Bill Cody
The Grand Ole Opry House will host visitation and funeral services honoring the life and legacy of TRENT BARRY CLUTTS, known to millions as WSM DJ and Opry Announcer BILL CODY, Monday June 15, 2026. Visitation will take place from 10 AM-1:30 PM followed by a funeral service at 2 PM in the Opry House auditorium. Doors open at 1 PM. Family, friends, colleagues, and fans are invited to gather and pay their respects to a cherished voice of country music and a beloved member of the Opry and WSM family. In tribute to CODY's enduring impact on country music, the Grand Ole Opry and WSM Radio will present special programming throughout the day, with live broadcast coverage of the service airing on WSM Radio 650 AM, as well as video live-streaming on WSM's Facebook, allowing listeners and viewers across the country and around the world to join in remembrance.
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