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Getty Images(2)Weeks since his passing Passing at an inappropriate timeFriends of the late director Jeff Brothers We still remember his larger-than-life personality and warmth.
Alex Ross PerryBaena's friend and his wife, Aubrey PlazaThis reflected on his friendship with Baena romantically Vanity gallery An article published on Wednesday, January 22 reveals that Baena was known for hosting star-studded game nights. “I asked for a group chat to share photos of Jeff's house, like game nights and dinner parties. I looked at 60 photos Chad Hartigan We have sent various meetups over the past year. “They capture the essence of Jeff's House, but nothing can duplicate the spirit.”
According to Perry, 40, Baena's game night guest lists will include “an actor or two you might know, a filmmaker you admire, and then some guy, or maybe a few guys.” Despite the famous faces, Perry said “there was no bigger personality than any other, except for Jeff” in the interviews.
“You sometimes felt that his wife, Aubrey Plaza, was content to be another guest on game night, even at her home,” he added. “It wasn't her party. When the door opened and the players walked in, Jeff and Aubrey's house became Jeff's house according to Jeff's rules.
Aubrey Plaza and his family pay tribute to Jeff Baena. “It is with profound sadness and sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Jeff Baena, a beloved son, husband, brother, uncle and friend to many,” Baena’s obituary, published in the Miami Herald, read. “Jeff left us too soon but although (…)
Baena's competitive side, which Perry called “game night Jeff,” is one that the late star Perry was accustomed to. “I knew him well. Jeff was probably the most famous. For me, that meant Codenames, Balderdash, Rummikub and Scrabble. “He was undefeated – and unbeatable – at Scrabble. It was amazing and crazy to play with him, and I'm great at Scrabble.
Perry lived with Baena for a month while filming the 2016 film JoshiDuring which he said, “Every night was game night.” Perry explained: “Every day ended with the actors eating together and listening to music arranged by Jeff and Jeff alone. 'Work' was an opportunity for him to sit at the head of the table and not get up for weeks. To host, to nurture, to provide, to nurture. These were Jeff's goals, both in his home For a night out or while shooting for weeks.
Perry noted in his article that he would “never sit down at Jeff's table again for a game night” after his death at age 47 earlier this month. “Honestly, I don't know what meaning these memories will have. I wanted to write this so I could read it later and remember what Jeff's house means to me.
News of Baena's death broke on January 3, after the independent filmmaker was found dead in his home. Previously reviewed medical examination records Us Weekly listed for him Cause of death Like suicide.
Celebrities are speaking out and expressing their grief and support for Aubrey Plaza following the sudden death of her husband, Jeff Baena. “No words can touch this painful time,” actress Selma Blair wrote in her latest Instagram post on Saturday, January 4. “Just love, strength and support from everyone. I'm so sorry.” (…)
plaza, Who married Baena in 2021She broke her silence following the death of her husband through a statement by a representative of Us Weeklyy. “This is an unimaginable tragedy,” the statement read. “We are extremely grateful to everyone who has provided support. Please respect our privacy during this time.
Perry The tribute that was previously paid To his long-departed friend Instagram share On January 8th. “There won't be a Scrabble rematch – he'll still be undefeated against me, and I'm good at Scrabble,” he captioned a photo of the two. “He knew words that others did not. He possessed facts that were so vague, they could not be verified. He had opinions so baffling that they were specific. He claimed to have different rods and cones, and to be able to see colors that he could not Others see it.
