Zack Gottsagen becomes first Oscar presenter with down syndrome

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Last Updated : Feb 10 2020 | 10:00 AM IST

'Peanut Butter Falcon' star Zack Gottsagen took the stage at the 92nd Academy Awards making him the first Oscar presenter with down syndrome to give away the honour.

His co-star from the movie Shia LaBeouf too joined the actor on the stage. The duo was there to present the best live-action short prize award.

The actor received a standing ovation upon reaching the stage at Dolby Theatre, cited The Hollywood Reporter.

The movie 'Peanut Butter Falcon' is a story of a person who escaped the nursing home to chase his dream of becoming a professional wrestler.

The 92nd Academy Awards is currently taking place at Los Angeles in California.

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First Published: Feb 10 2020 | 9:49 AM IST

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