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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Kevin E G Perry

Sitcom pays touching tribute to deceased stars during reunion special

  • The Everybody Loves Raymond 30th Anniversary Reunion special aired on CBS, featuring original cast members and showrunner Phil Rosenthal.
  • A significant part of the 90-minute special was dedicated to a "beautiful" tribute to late stars Peter Boyle, Doris Roberts, and Sawyer Sweeten.
  • The tribute included clips from the show and personal memories shared by the cast, with Rosenthal revealing details such as Boyle's monk training and John Lennon being his best man.
  • Fans expressed widespread appreciation for the tribute on social media, with many conveying sadness for the deceased actors.
  • Ray Romano and Brad Garrett confirmed that the show will not be rebooted, stating that the absence of Boyle, Roberts, and Sweeten makes a continuation impossible.

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