James D. Brubaker Cause of Death

James D. Brubaker, a producer on some of comedians Eddie Murphy and Jim Carrey’s most popular films, passed away on January 3, 2023, at his Beverly Hills home of complications from a series of strokes. He was 85.

Other films he has produced include “A Walk in the Clouds,” “Dragonfly,” with Kevin Costner, and “Gia,” with Angelina Jolie.

He worked on films such as “Raging Bull,” “Comes a Horseman,” “New York, New York,” “Rhinestone,” “True Confessions,” “Patty Hearst,” “Godfather Part II,” and “Staying Alive.” His final credit was as executive producer on the film “Chef,” which starred Jon Favreau.

Brubaker was president of physical production at Universal Studios from 2003 to 2008, supervising more than 50 films in 14 countries.

James D. Brubaker also lectured at UCLA and USC film schools and gave disadvantaged youth training opportunities on his film sets.

.James D. Brubaker is survived by his wife of 30 years, Marcy Kelly, three children: Marcei Brubaker Brown; Susan Brubaker Gublet; John Alden Brubaker; and five grandchildren.