John Hughes Tribute Planned For The Oscars

If you found it difficult just hearing about the death of Hollywood legend John Hughes, just wait until Sunday March 7th. The Academy has decided not to just include the writer/director in the standard “In Memoriam” clip montage, but give him his own tribute complete with memories recounted by former cast members.

Even the two hosts have personal memories they’ll be able to share, Steve Martin having been in the hilarious Planes, Trains & Automobiles and Alec Baldwin gracing She’s Having a Baby. Other appearances haven’t yet been announced, but you can surely expect Molly Ringwald to say a few words, along with Matthew Broderick and maybe Anthony Michael Hall. Even Robert Downey Jr. played a role in Weird Science so it’s entirely possible we’ll see him too. There’s been no confirmation on anyone yet.

It may seem slightly unfair to hold John Hughes in higher regard than this year’s other deceased celebs, but someone as prolific and influential as he was certainly deserves more than a five second slide with his picture on it.

The Oscars take place March 7.

Hughes died from a heart attack in August at age 59.