The Oscars 2024 ceremony paid tribute to the actors, filmmakers, and individuals from the Hollywood industry who passed away in the previous year.

Accompanied by a live rendition of “Time to Say Goodbye” by Andrea Bocelli and his son, Matteo Bocelli, the segment honored late talents such as Matthew Perry, Chita Rivera, Ryan O’Neal, and Tina Turner.

The segment commenced with a tribute to Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who tragically passed away at the age of 47 in February while imprisoned in an Arctic penal colony.

During the emotional segment at the 96th Academy Awards, Treat Williams, Paul Reubens, Alan Arkin, Andre Braugher, Sinéad O’Connor, and Tony Bennett were also remembered.

Matthew Perry, known for his role as Chandler Bing on Friends, passed away on October 28, 2023, at the age of 54 due to acute effects from ketamine, as reported in an autopsy report obtained by PEOPLE in December 2023. His family expressed their heartbreak and gratitude for the outpouring of love following his death.

Ryan O’Neal, Oscar-nominated for his role in Love Story, passed away on December 8, 2023, at the age of 82, after battling chronic leukemia and prostate cancer. His son, Patrick O’Neal, shared the news of his peaceful passing on Instagram.

Chita Rivera, a Tony-winning actress and singer renowned for her illustrious Broadway career spanning over seven decades, passed away at the age of 91 on January 30, following a brief illness. Her rep, Merle Frimark, announced her death with deep personal sorrow, highlighting her iconic roles in numerous Broadway productions, including West Side Story and Chicago.

The 96th Academy Awards, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, aired live on ABC from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California.