Retrospective: eight notorious Oscar‑statuette disappearances from burglary to ransom
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- Category: Entertainment
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 16:06 UTC
- Sources: BBC Entertainment
A BBC Entertainment feature recounts eight high‑profile cases in which Academy Award trophies vanished, including thefts, ransom demands and accidental losses. The piece highlights incidents involving Frances McDormand, Jared Leto, Whoopi Goldberg and Olympia Dukakis among others. It underscores the sentimental and monetary value that makes the Oscars a frequent target for crime.