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It was a touching tribute, if also a backdoor way for the academy to say that, even in times of strife, the tradition of the annual telecast would not go away anytime soon.

First Minister John Swinney paid tribute to the artist and offered his condolences to his family.

Paying tribute to Alexander, his family previously described him as a "very kind child" who was always well behaved and "never naughty".

Gene Hackman, who was found dead last week, did get special treatment, in a tribute from two-time co-star and fellow Oscar-winner Morgan Freeman.

The Australian Red Cross Blood Service who paid tribute to Harrison, said he had pledged to become a donor after receiving transfusions while undergoing a major chest surgery when he was 14.