Three weeks ago, legendary musician David Bowie passed away at the age of 69. Tributes immediately sprung up following the news of Bowie's death, especially present in Bowie's hometown of Brixton, South London.
On January 30, actress Susan Sarandon gave her own tribute to Bowie at the Screen Actors Guild Awards during the In Memoriam segment. Speaking of her former romance, Sarandon said that Bowie is "worth idolizing," and that he was extraordinary. Introducing the In Memoriam segment, Sarandon said:
"My dear friend David Bowie once said, 'All cliches are true. The years really do speed by. Life really is as short as they tell you it is. Those words resonate when we've lost someone who made a special impact on us. So now let's pause to remember some of the actors whose earthly voices have been silenced, but whose brilliance and creativity still speak in the unforgettable work they've left behind."
During the same segment, actors Leonard Nimoy and Alan Rickman (among others) were also honored. The full list of 2016 honorees can be viewed here.
Following the SAG Awards, the 88th Academy Awards are set for February 28, 2016. Chris Rock will host for the second time (his first in 2005) and will more than likely address the racial equality issues that have led to various actors boycotting the Oscars. You can view all Oscar nominees here.
Even though many beloved stars were lost this past year, there was still a lot of impressive work to come out of entertainment. Hopefully, award show season will lend itself not only to great movies, red carpet looks, and general glamour, but also to a time for fond remembrance.
