Jeff-Baena-Obituary

Jeff Baena

Los Angeles, California

Jun 29, 1977 – Jan 3, 2025 (Age 47)

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BORN
June 29, 1977
DIED
January 3, 2025
AGE
47
LOCATION
Los Angeles, California

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Jeff Baena was a screenwriter and director known for such movies as "I Heart Huckabees" and "The Little Hours," as well as the husband of actress Aubrey Plaza.

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A thought/prayer for you. Brilliant man.

As I write this the Ronnie Spector version of you can´t put your arms around a memory is playing. He would have a had an opinion about that version in comparison to the Johnny Thunders original. Jeff was one of the few people I´ve ever met who was as particular as I am about things like this and I miss not being able to have this discussion. I´m grateful for the time we got to spend wish I had taken more of it, stockpiled it. I had no way of knowing it would be in short supply so soon. ...

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An ex of mine was classmates with Jeff and we stayed at his place when we visited LA. He was such a gracious host. So at ease and warm, even though they hadn't seen each other in years. They say people forget what a person says or does but they remember how a person makes them feel. Well, we'd only just met but he made me feel welcome in his home and completely relaxed. Life in LA was beautiful through his eyes. It gave me hope for my future as a scriptwriter soon to graduate from Tisch. His...

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I'm so deeply sorry.

My condolences to the family of Jeff.

My deepest condolences to Aubrey , his parents family and friends ! May you all be granted peace during this time and take you all's time with grief. You all are very much loved and Jeff will be deeply missed. I didn't know him personally but is a fan of Aubrey and was touched by her stories she would tell in interviews about Jeff. I'm praying for you all!

I didn't know Jeff personally, but I've watched all of his movies and I'm sure he touched many lives through his work. My deepest condolences to his family, friends, and wife, Aubrey. May you find the strength to overcome this tragic loss. Aubrey, please know you are also deeply loved by all your fans; we're thinking of you. Rest in peace, Jeff.

Viktor E Frankl's book and thoughts on meaning, may be of assistance in this difficult time.