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Greg Jein

Los Angeles, California

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October 31, 1945 - May 22, 2022 Greg Jein, Model Maker and Visual Effects Artist, has passed away at the age of 76. Jein earned Oscar nominations for his work on Steven Spielberg's CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND, building the iconic Mothership that rises above Devil's Tower, currently housed...

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Will always be missed, was one of the greats and more important, one of the nicest, kindest gentlemen I have to honor to call my friend......

I am truly saddened and sorry to hear about Greg Jein's passing. He was a funny, talented and a giving guy. I first met Greg in 1973 when I was 15 at a Star Trek Convention in L.A. where he was exhibiting one of his 'DOMES' from my all-time favorite film, (and the reason I became a screenwriter and director) of Douglas Trumbull's 'SILENT RUNNING.' (1971) Greg and I had a long yak about the creation of the shooting prop, 'THE U.S.S. VALLEY FORGE' and to my eternal blessing about a week...

Greg, I know your with the angles in heaven building amazing things for all. You will be sorely missed my dear friend. It was an honor knowing you for all these years! May you rest brave soul....

It was an honor to know Greg Jein. He was a true friend, a man of great integrity and talent. I met him at the Lockheed Burbank set for the movie "1941". I was on staff with Columbia Pictures. We remained friends through the years. I consider the day I met him as one of the most fortunate days of my life. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and loved him.