Overview
- Barbra Streisand, 84, withdrew from the Cannes closing gala on doctors' advice as she recovers from a knee injury.
- Organizers said the Honorary Palme d'Or, the festival's lifetime award, will be presented in her absence at the closing ceremony on Saturday, 23 May.
- Festival president Iris Knobloch and director Thierry Frémaux sent public wishes for a speedy recovery in an official statement.
- Streisand said she feels deeply honored and had hoped to celebrate the 79th edition's films and spend time with colleagues.
- This year's 79th festival has already honored Peter Jackson at the opening and John Travolta later in the program with honorary Palmes.