Jeff Baena, Writer-director Married to Aubrey Plaza, Dies by Suicide at 47

 


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Jeff Baena, a talented indie filmmaker and screenwriter, died by suicide on Friday at age 47 in his Los Angeles-area home. His assistant discovered him and immediately called authorities, who arrived around 10:30 a.m.

Career Highlights
  • Directed films like "Life After Beth", "The Little Hours", and "Spin Me Round"
  • Co-wrote "I Heart Huckabees" with David O. Russell
  • Four of his five films premiered at Sundance Film Festival
  • Known for darkly comedic independent films
Personal Life

  • Married to actress Aubrey Plaza in 2021 after dating for a decade
  • Often collaborated professionally with Plaza
  • Graduated from New York University's film program
  • Originally from Miami
Aftermath
Plaza's representative stated that "the family is devastated and asks for privacy at this difficult time." The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed the cause of death as suicide, though the official report is still pending.Baena is survived by his wife Aubrey Plaza and his parents Barbara and Scott Stern.

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