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Aubrey Plaza Reflects on Grief in Tribute to Baena

8/25/2025

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Scott Derrickson, director of "The Gorge," appreciated Aubrey Plaza's comments on the film helping her cope with grief.
Plaza likened her grief to the film's chasm, reflecting her conflicting feelings about facing it.
Jeff Baena, a screenwriter, passed away by suicide in January at age 47, leading to tributes from colleagues.

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Scott Derrickson, director of "The Gorge," appreciated Aubrey Plaza's comments on the film helping her cope with grief.
Plaza likened her grief to the film's chasm, reflecting her conflicting feelings about facing it.
Jeff Baena, a screenwriter, passed away by suicide in January at age 47, leading to tributes from colleagues.