Instagram/Eric Dane & James Van Der Celebrity Eric Dane's family saddened by Oscars In Memoriam omission. Fans frustrated, but Academy cites limited time. All honorees listed online. March 18, 2026 AceShowbiz - The family of Eric Dane expressed their sadness after he was not included in the "In Memoriam" segment during the recent Oscars ceremony. Although disappointed, they acknowledge the challenges involved in such tributes. Fans voiced frustration online that Eric Dane, along with fellow actor James Van Der Beek, was excluded from the televised remembrance.