Indie filmmaker Henry Jaglom has died. He was 87. The announcement of his passing was shared by his daughter, Sabrina. “My father passed at home on Monday with my brother Simon and I and Victoria Foyt by his side,” Sabrina told Deadline on September 24.
He Will Be Missed
Jaglom had a hugely impactful career in the entertainment industry. He made his directorial debut in 1972 with the film “A Safe Place,” and other film credits include “Eating,” “Venice/Venice,” and “Last Summer in the Hamptons.” He also wrote screenplays, including “Babyfever,” which he co-wrote with Foyt, his second wife, whom he married in 1991, Deadline reports.
Jaglom was born in London on January 26, 1938, but was raised in New York City. His daughter Sabrina, who is also a filmmaker, reflected on her father’s life and legacy in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. “My dad was the most loving, fun, entertaining, and unique father and the biggest cheerleader and champion anyone could be lucky enough to have,” she said.
Tributes Pour in for Henry Jaglom
On September 25, an Instagram post on an account credited to Jaglom announced his passing. “We are saddened to announce Henry Jaglom’s passing on September 22nd. His children Sabrina and Simon are thankful they were able to be by his side,” the caption reads. “They will take over running this account to help keep his legacy alive. He is very loved and will be very missed.”
Fans and celebrities have flooded the comment section with messages of love and support. “Loved him. He and my mom were friends for over 50 years from back in New York days when they were teens and they stayed close,” a comment reads.
“I too am deeply saddened by Henry’s passing. He touched a lot of lives, including my own,” another person shared. “He was always so kind, intelligent, exasperating in a delicious way…his love for life, creativity and people and the drama of just existing seemed so magical to him … Anyway, I send my love and condolences to his family and to all of us who were grateful to know him even for a little while. Thank you Henry for your extraordinary life.”
A third comment reads, “Oh no condolences to the family. I remember him as my teacher. He was a great guy.”
Actress Maggie Wheeler also reacted to the post, writing, “RIP Henry. You will be dearly missed.”
