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One of the most poignant absences was that of Martin Short, who was honored with the award for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Comedy Series. Unfortunately, he was unable to accept his award in person due to a COVID-19 diagnosis. The news was shared by his longtime friend Steve Martin, who disclosed that Martin contracted the virus during the Saturday night Liv’s 50th Anniversary Special held on February 16. This unexpected diagnosis serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges posed by the pandemic, even as public events continue to occur.