Robert Blake Excluded From Oscars ‘In Memoriam’ Tribute

In a not-so-surprising state of affairs, Robert Blake, the late actor who was infamously charged along with his second spouse’s taking pictures demise, was overlooked of the Oscars “In Memoriam” tribute.

There have been plenty of names proven throughout Sunday’s TV broadcast as a part of the award present’s annual phase intro’d by John Travolta with a music from Lenny Kravitz … however noticeably absent was Robert’s title and contribution to the business.

Robert’s profession in Hollywood spanned greater than 5 a long time, appearing in scores of movies … most notably his breakthrough starring function in “In Cold Blood,” plus different flicks like “Treasure of the Sierra Madre” and “Lost Highway.”

Earlier within the broadcast, Jimmy Kimmel joked that the viewers may vote whether or not or to not embody Blake within the tribute.

Kirstie Alley, Olivia Newton John and Robbie Coltrane have been amongst a few of the huge names included in tribute … however no cube for Robert.

We ought to say, there’s additionally outrage actress Charlbi Dean — who starred in “Triangle of Sadness” — wasn’t included within the broadcast tribute, although she is called within the on-line tributes.

Robert died Thursday from coronary heart illness at age 89 … so the award present’s producers had time to work him into the present, in the event that they wished.

Of course, Robert’s movie profession typically took a again seat to his off-screen drama … he was charged with the homicide of his second spouse, Bonny Lee Bakley, after she was discovered useless in 2001 exterior Vitello’s restaurant in Los Angeles. She was shot within the head whereas sitting in Robert’s automotive.

Robert informed police he’d gone again contained in the eatery to get a pistol when Bonny was gunned down … and it was later decided Blake’s gun was not the homicide weapon.