Director Jeff Baena, husband of Aubrey Plaza, dies aged 47
By Charlotte McLaughlin, PA Senior Entertainment Reporter
Filmmaker Jeff Baena, the husband of Aubrey Plaza, has died aged 47, a coroner has confirmed.
The US director and screenwriter worked with American actress Plaza on 2014 horror film Life After Beth and 2017 historical comedy The Little Hours, before they confirmed they had tied the knot in 2021.
A statement on the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s website said that Baena died at a residence on Friday, and an investigation will take place into his death.
Baena was also known for writing Alison Brie-starring 2020 thriller Horse Girl, which he also directed, and 2004 comedy I Heart Huckabees, which included a cast of Jude Law, Jason Schwartzman, Dustin Hoffman and Mark Wahlberg.
He created the anthology comedy series Cinema Toast, which had an episode directed by Plaza and one starring Community actress Brie.
Baena was with Plaza, who rose to fame in comedy series Parks And Recreation, for more than a decade.
In 2023, Plaza was Golden Globe-nominated for her role in the second series of HBO dark comedy White Lotus.
She is also known for her roles in Disney+ series Agatha All Along, and the 2024 films Megalopolis and My Old Ass, along with Ingrid Goes West, Dirty Grandpa and Emily The Criminal.
Plaza and Baena’s representatives have been contacted for comment.