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1977
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2025
Jeff Baena Obituary
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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23 Entries
S.M.
August 14, 2025
A thought/prayer for you. Brilliant man.
Vanessa Moncrief aka Hyacinth Rose
May 26, 2025
I love you Jeff. One day I´ll get to tell you how much and what you meant to me. I´m pretty sure you know. I wish I could have been there for you. See you soon.
Matt Ornstein
May 6, 2025
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. Still thinking of you Jeff. Eternal Return
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Charise Sowells
February 3, 2025
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 films have a similar effect. I find comfort in them, especially I Heart Huckabees. Big condolences to his loved ones. "The universe is an infinite sphere whose center is everywhere and whose circumference is nowhere."
anomalous
January 28, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I'm so deeply sorry.
Mr.Jr.
January 24, 2025
My condolences to the family of Jeff.
Sierra King
January 19, 2025
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!
Ellie Williams
January 15, 2025
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.
Joe
January 14, 2025
Viktor E Frankl's book and thoughts on meaning, may be of assistance in this difficult time.
Finn Bentley
January 14, 2025
"What we once loved, we cannot lose.All that we love deeply becomes a part of us." Jeff, I will miss you dearly. Aubrey you are always in my thoughts. May you find peace.
Cindy Shaffer Campbell
January 14, 2025
Dear Aubrey, My Dad and Mom were your 4H leaders in Delaware. This summer when my Dad passed, I was so touched by the condolence message you left for my brothers and I. Please know that you and your family have been much in my thoughts. Your husband was a wonderful, talented man. He touched many lives with his (and your combined) work! Sending love your way at this incredibly difficult time. Cindy Shaffer Campbell
Anonymous
January 14, 2025
Rest in peace.
Isaiah
January 14, 2025
I may have not known you personally or seen your works but I love Aubrey even though I´ve seen only once when it was SNL Back in 2023. I´m thinking about you, Aubrey, your family, your friends and all those who love you during this difficult time. I´m sending all my love
Brittany Browning
January 14, 2025
Life after Beth is my favorite movie . I watched it with my mom alot . Jeffrey was amazing at making films that us fan loved . My word will not heal but my heart goes out to family and friends. Bless you and love .
Malik Roberts
January 13, 2025
I didn't know Jeff or his wife, Aubrey personally but I am a fan of hers. I can only imagine how much pain you all feel, you all didn't deserve to start the new year with a painful loss.
To Jeff's family, may his love carry on through each one of you and to Aubrey, take as much time as you need to grieve your husband & navigate through this, we love you. May Jeff rest in peace.
Larry Sherry
January 12, 2025
Scott I am sorry for your tragic loss.
May his memory be a blessing.
Marsha Elser
January 11, 2025
My condolences to Scott and all the family on the tragic loss of your son.
Martin S.
January 10, 2025
I was a neighbor and I knew Jeff when he was much younger when I helped out with babysitting he and his younger brother Brad. I´m sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends during this difficult time.
Michael Feldman
January 8, 2025
My heart goes out to the Baena family. I wish you all strength at this time and comfort found being among family and friends. Godspeed
Chris
January 6, 2025
I offer my deepest sympathy to Aubrey Plaza and the rest of the family. Only our Heavenly Father can know his heart. Take comfort in that he knows him. 1 John 3:20
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