Legendary Director, 88, to Miss Own Oscar Ceremony

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Justin Tallis / Getty Images Ridley Scott, the legendary filmmaker behind movies like 1982’s Blade Runner and 2015’s The Martian, has been tapped to receive an honorary Oscar at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 17th annual Governors Awards on Sunday night. But the director, whose career spans six decades, won’t be able to attend in person. The London-based English auteur, who turns 89 on Nov. 30, underwent a minor medical procedure last week, which has prevented him from flying as he recovers. His wife, children, and grandchildren will fly to Los Angeles to accept the award on…

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