Baena was known for directing "Life After Beth," "Joshy," and "The Little Hours," and for co-writing the cult classic "I Heart Huckabees."

Aubrey Plaza has broken her silence following the death of her husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena, who died aged 47 last Friday. In a statement released on Monday, Plaza and the Baena/Stern family said: "This is an unimaginable tragedy.

Aubrey Plaza has shared a statement for the first time since the death of her husband Jeff Baena last week, at the age of 47. Baena died by suicide on Friday (3 January) in his Los Angeles home near the Hollywood Hills and Los Feliz areas, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office.

Tragic news. Jeff Baena has died. The screenwriter and film director is best known for Life After Beth (2014), Joshy (2016), The Little Hours (2017), Horse Girl (2020), Spin Me Round (2022), and for co-writing I Heart Huckabees (2004).

Aubrey Plaza, 40, has broken her silence following the death of her husband, Jeff Baena, on January 3. The actress released a short statement via a representative, sharing: "This is an unimaginable tragedy. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support. Please respect our privacy during this time," according to the Daily Mail.

Aubrey Plaza has publicly addressed the tragic death of her husband Jeff Baena. In a statement shared with Page Six on Monday, January 6, Plaza, alongside Baena's family, expressed their deep grief over the death of their loved one.

The cause of death of Jeff Baena, the director and screenwriter who was married to Aubrey Plaza, has been released.