The spouse of actress Aubrey Plaza, renowned filmmaker Jeff Baena, tragically passed away. On January 3, 2025, his lifeless body was discovered at his residence in Los Angeles. Throughout his career, he created several acclaimed films such as Life After Beth, Horse Girl, among others.
Here’s what we know so far about Jeff Baena’s death.
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Jeff Baena passes away at 47, claims report
47-year-old film director Jeff Baena passed away under tragic circumstances. According to reports from Deadline and the BBC, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has confirmed that Baena took his own life. His body was found by an assistant at his Los Angeles home on January 3, 2025, and he was later pronounced dead. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends during this difficult time.
Since 2021, Baena, who is married to actress Aubrey Plaza, has had a long career in independent films. He was one of the co-writers for the 2004 film “I Heart Huckabees” and directed movies like “Joshy” and “Horse Girl.” Baena worked with Plaza on the TV series “Cinema Toast,” the 2014 zombie movie “Life After Beth,” the 2022 film “Spin Me Round,” and other projects. The couple has been together since 2011, but Plaza hasn’t made any public comments about his passing yet.
A graduate from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Baena kick-started his professional journey in Los Angeles, working as a production assistant under Robert Zemeckis and an assistant editor for David O. Russell. Later, he moved on to scriptwriting and film directing, with his directorial introduction being Life After Beth, a humorous zombie movie starring Plaza.
The family of Baena is mourning deeply and asks for solitude as they navigate through this tough period. His passing has ignited conversations on mental health sensitivity, leading various institutions to emphasize resources for those experiencing similar struggles.
Baena leaves behind Plaza, along with his biological and step-family members including his parents and siblings. His unique blend of comedy and offbeat storytelling continues to make a significant impact within the indie film scene.
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