The Hollywood Reporter(@THR):Ridley Scott, who was tapped to receive an honorary Oscar at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 17th annual Governors Awards on Sunday night, will not be able to attend the ceremony in Hollywood to accept the honor in-person, THR can exclusively report. Scott, who is based in London and will turn 89 on Nov. 30, underwent a minor medical procedure last week and has been advised not to fly while he is still healing.

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2026.11.09 19:04

Ridley Scott, who was tapped to receive an honorary Oscar at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 17th annual Governors Awards on Sunday night, will not be able to attend the ceremony in Hollywood to accept the honor in-person, THR can exclusively report. Scott, who is based in London and will turn 89 on Nov. 30, underwent a minor medical procedure last week and has been advised not to fly while he is still healing.