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Jake Johnson's Grief: 'I'm Really Mad at Him' for Suicide
9 Dec
Summary
- Jake Johnson expressed anger and deep sadness over his friend Jeff Baena's suicide.
- Johnson shared regrets about not hiking with Baena shortly before his death.
- The actor continues to talk to Baena nightly and in his dreams.
Actor Jake Johnson has candidly shared his grief following the suicide of his close friend, filmmaker Jeff Baena. Speaking on Dax Shepard's "Armchair Expert" podcast, Johnson revealed he is still processing the loss, admitting, "I'm really mad at him."
Johnson recounted how Baena's death in January 2025 profoundly affected him, leading him to temporarily abandon hiking, a shared passion. He expressed deep regret over not going on a hike with Baena shortly before his death, believing it might have made a difference. He also confessed to performing the eulogy at Baena's funeral despite initial reservations.
Despite the pain, Johnson maintains a connection with his late friend, stating he talks to Baena "every night" and that Baena has entered his dreams. He shared an anecdote about their instant connection upon meeting, envisioning a future of playing bocce ball together, highlighting the significant void Baena's absence has left.
