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In Memoriam

One of the most popular portions of each year's Primetime Emmy Awards telecast is the In Memoriam segment, a moving video salute to notable television figures who passed away since the previous year's ceremonies.

Unfortunately, due to inevitable time limitations, the producers of the telecast are not able to include all of the worthy television professionals who have passed away from year to year.

Therefore, in an effort to pay tribute to as many people as possible, the Television Academy created an In Memoriam database on its website, Emmys.tv.

Established in 2006, this database includes the name, date of passing, profession and key credits of the men and women who were included in the telecast, as well as many others who were not. The database also features an obituary and a place for family, friends and fans to share their thoughts and feelings about the deceased.

As an expression of gratitude to the television community as a whole, the Television Academy hopes that this database will provide a venue for the acknowledgment of all television professionals.

in memoriam list below

Tom Davis
Writer, producer, performer
Saturday Night Live, The Paul Simon Special
July 19, 2012
Tom Davis, Early SNL Writer and Comedy Partner of Al Franken
Alfred Brenner
Writer
he United States Steel Hour, Studio One in Hollywood, Kraft Theatre, Alcoa Theatre, The David Niven Show, Dick Powell Theatre, Ben Casey, Felony Squad, The Bold Ones, Then Came Bronson, McMillan & Wife, Ironside, Harry O
July 17, 2012
Alfred Brenner, Longtime Television Writer
Morgan Paull
Performer
The Patty Duke Show, Ironside, Emergency!, Quincy, M.E., Gunsmoke, Chico and the Man, McCloud, The Fall Guy, Crazy Like a Fox, Challenge of the GoBots
July 17, 2012
Morgan Paull, Actor Known for Blade Runner and Numerous Television Appearances
William Asher
Director, producer
I Love Lucy, Bewitched, FIbber McGee and Molly, The Patty Duke Show, Gidget, Marcus Welby, M.D., Alice
July 16, 2012
William Asher, Director of Classic Series I Love Lucy and Bewitched
Celeste Holm
Performer
Honestly, Celeste, Lux Video Theatre, The United States Steel Hour, Schlitz Playhouse, Goodyear Playhouse, Dr. Kildare, Run for Your Life, The Fugitive, The FBI, The Name of the Game, Medical Center, The Streets of San Francisco, Fantasy Island, Archie Bunker's Place, The Love Boat, Falcon Crest, Magnum, PI, Cheers, Touched by an Angel, Whoopi, Loving, Captains and the Kings, Backstairs at the White House
July 15, 2012
Celeste Holm, Oscar-WInning and Emmy-Nominated, Actress
Don Brinkley
Writer, director, producer
Perry Mason, The Untouchables, Ben Casey, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Ironside, The Name of the Game, The FBI, Medical Center, Trapper John, M.D.
July 14, 2012
Don Brinkley, Writer-Producer and Creator of Trapper John, M.D.
Yvette Wilson
Performer
Moesha, The Parkers
July 14, 2012
Yvette Wilson, Star of Moesha and The Parkers
Wayne Massarelli
Makeup artist
Grace Under Fire, Karen Sisco and Hawthorne, Christmas in Connecticut, Tears and Laughter: The Joan and Melissa Rivers Story, Too Rich: The Secret Life of Doris Duke
July 13, 2012
Wayne Massarelli, Makeup Artist to Top Female Stars
Conrade Gamble
Stunt performer, actor, technical advisor
CSI, Alias, 24, The Closer, NCIS
July 12, 2012
Conrade Gamble, Stunt Performer and Actor in Dozens of FIlms and TV Series
Eric Sykes
Performer, writer
Sykes and a..., Sykes, Alice in Wonderland, The Nineteenth Hole, Teletubbies
July 12, 2012
Eric Sykes, Beloved British Comedic Actor and Writer