The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced that Matthew Perry will be honored at its TV awards later this year. This decision comes after backlash over Perry’s omission from the In Memoriam segment at the film awards ceremony on Sunday evening.

Matthew Perry, who passed away last October at the age of 54, was best known for his iconic role as Chandler Bing on the hit TV show “Friends.” He also had a successful career in feature films, starring in movies such as “The Whole Nine Yards” and “Fools Rush In.”

The In Memoriam segment at this year’s BAFTA film awards paid tribute to several notable figures in the industry, including Jane Birkin, Shirley Anne Field, Richard Roundtree, Michael Gambon, Tom Wilkinson, and Carl Weathers. The segment also honored Tina Turner for her contributions as both an actor and singer.

A BAFTA spokesperson confirmed to Variety that Matthew Perry will be remembered at the upcoming BAFTA Television Awards in May. This decision comes after Perry was notably absent from the In Memoriam segment at the film awards.

Matthew Perry’s death was a tragic loss for the entertainment industry, and fans were disappointed by his omission from the In Memoriam segment. However, BAFTA’s decision to honor Perry at the TV awards demonstrates their commitment to recognizing his contributions to television and film.

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In recent years, BAFTA’s In Memoriam segments have faced criticism for overlooking certain individuals. Last year, actor Phil Davis resigned from the organization after they failed to honor Bernard Cribbins, and Kate Beckinsale expressed anger after BAFTA initially indicated that they might not include her stepfather, director Roy Battersby, in the segment following his death.

BAFTA’s decision to honor Matthew Perry at the TV awards is a fitting tribute to the actor’s legacy, and fans can look forward to seeing him remembered alongside other industry greats at the ceremony.