Jeff Baena

Filmmaker Jeff Baena, Aubrey Plaza’s Husband, Dies at 47

Jeff Baena, the 47-year-old filmmaker and husband of actress Aubrey Plaza, was found deceased in his home on Friday night. Law enforcement sources reported that his body was discovered by an assistant around 10:30 p.m.

The county medical examiner has yet to officially determine the cause of death, though early reports and subsequent confirmation point to suicide. This tragic news has understandably sent shockwaves through the entertainment community and beyond, leaving many in mourning.

The timing of Baena’s death is particularly poignant given Plaza’s recent role in a film depicting a young widow. The juxtaposition of her fictional portrayal with her sudden real-life grief is jarring and amplifies the devastating nature of this loss.… Continue reading