The How Actors Awards paid tribute to actors who died at the event, including Catherine O'Hara, Eric Dane, and James Van Der Beek, among others, during a segment set to the tune of Paul Young's "Every Time You Go Away." Sarah Paulson led the tribute, which included her friend and "The Other Sister" costar Diane Keaton. Other notable figures included Rob Reiner, Gene Hackman, Val Kilmer, Robert Redford, Michelle Trachtenberg, Diane Ladd, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Michael Madsen, James Ransone and George Wendt. The tribute was led by Paul Paulson, with Keaton expressing gratitude for their support and affection.