Director and writer Jeffrey Baena, husband of Hollywood actor Aubrey Plaza, has died. He was 47.
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed with Fox News Digital that their team responded to a call at a residence in the 2100 block of Fern Dell Place and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene on Friday.
Baena died on January 3 at his home, according to the Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s Office. The medical examiner’s office said in an email to The Associated Press on Saturday that Baena was pronounced dead at 10:39 a.m. in Los Angeles. A full report won’t be available until the case is closed, the office said.
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The records indicated that the medical examiner’s office was investigating and did not include any information on where specifically his body was discovered or the cause of death.
Jeff Baena was known for his work on the film “Horse Girl.” He co-wrote the movie with actor Alison Brie, and she additionally starred in the film. (Rich Polk/Getty Images for IMDb)
A rep for Baena’s wife, Plaza, directed Fox News Digital to a statement given to Deadline.
“The family is devastated and asks for privacy at this difficult time.”
Baena was born on June 29, 1977, and raised in Miami, Florida. He attended film school at New York University and then moved to Los Angeles to begin his career.
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Baena made his directorial debut, as he wrote and directed the 2014 zombie comedy film, “Life After Beth,” which starred his wife, Plaza. (Mark Davis/Getty Images for Sundance NEXT)
Baena co-wrote the 2004 film, “I Heart Huckabees,” which starred Jason Schwartzman, Jude Law and Naomi Watts.
He went on and made his directorial debut as he wrote and directed the 2014 zombie comedy film “Life After Beth,” which starred his wife, Plaza.
The filmmaker is additionally known for his work on the film “Horse Girl.” He co-wrote the movie with actor Alison Brie, and she additionally starred in the film. “Horse Girl” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2020.
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Jeff Baena and Aubrey Plaza kept their relationship private. (David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
Baena created an anthology series for Showtime titled “Cinema Toast” in 2021. The show also marked Plaza’s directorial debut.
His other film credits include “Joshy,” “Spin Me Round,” “Digging for Fire” and “The End of Love.”
Baena was married to “The White Lotus” star Plaza. The two began dating in 2011 and kept their relationship private, according to People. The couple never announced their engagement or nuptials. Baena and Plaza did not have children together.
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Director Jeff Baena speaks during the “Meet The Filmmakers” series at Apple Store Soho on July 30, 2014, in New York City. (J. Countess/Getty Images)
In May 2021, the “Parks and Recreation” actress referred to Baena as her “darling husband” in a social media post. The couple tied the knot the same year, according to The Associated Press.
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“So proud of my darling husband @jeffbaena for dreaming up another film that takes us to italia to cause some more trouble,” Plaza wrote on Instagram, accompanied by a photo of the two.
Plaza has not posted anything regarding her husband’s death recently on social media.
The 40-year-old actress rose to fame playing April Ludgate on the television series “Parks and Recreation” and was nominated for an Emmy for her role on “The White Lotus.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.