Oscar-Nominated Filmmaker Andrea Blaugrund Nevins Dies at 63

Nevins, celebrated for her documentaries and community advocacy, passed away on April 12, 2025, after battling breast cancer.

Andrea Blaugrund Nevins, an Emmy-winning journalist and Oscar-nominated filmmaker, died at her Los Angeles home surrounded by family and her dogs.
Her acclaimed documentary career began with the 1997 short 'Still Kicking: The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies,' which earned her an Academy Award nomination.
Nevins explored diverse social themes in her films, such as aging performers, punk rockers transitioning to fatherhood, and the cultural legacy of Barbie.
In addition to her filmmaking, she was a founding member of Los Angeles synagogue IKAR, co-founder of Larchmont Charter School, and active in philanthropic efforts supporting women and children.
She is survived by her husband, David Nevins, a prominent media executive, their three children, and her two dogs.