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Legendary Sound Mixer Jeff Wexler Dies at 78

12/14/2025

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Jeff Wexler, a sound mixer known for Almost Famous and Independence Day, died at 78 on December 9 in Santa Monica after battling chronic kidney disease.
His children confirmed his death and noted his contributions, including pioneering digital recording technologies and mentoring sound professionals.
He received the Cinema Audio Society’s Career Achievement Award in 2011, and his family described him as a man of integrity and dedication.

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Jeff Wexler, a sound mixer known for Almost Famous and Independence Day, died at 78 on December 9 in Santa Monica after battling chronic kidney disease.
His children confirmed his death and noted his contributions, including pioneering digital recording technologies and mentoring sound professionals.
He received the Cinema Audio Society’s Career Achievement Award in 2011, and his family described him as a man of integrity and dedication.