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Jeff Baena was found dead in his house in Los Angeles on January 3, 2025. A report now provides details about his private life. As a result, he and his wife Aubrey Plaza probably separated in September 2024.
More detailed information on the circumstances
Already in October, Baena made “worrying comments” to his wife in October, which “prompted her to call a friend to check her husband’s well -being”. This can be seen at least from a report by the responsible forensic doctor, who is said to be “people”. Accordingly, the couple is said to have had “marital difficulties”. Baena then went into therapy. However, the author and director committed suicide on January 3.. On the same day, Plaza is said to have received a text message from her husband.
Jeff Baena’s work
Jeff Baena, born in Miami, graduated from the Nyu Film School in New York before moving to Los Angeles for his career. His works, which he not only wrote, but which he also directed, include “Joshy” (2016), “Horse Girl” (2020) and the 2022 film “Spin Me Around”.
In 2011, he also met Aubrey Plaza on the set of his work “Life After Beth”. In 2021 the couple married in a spontaneous action.
Aubrey Plaza’s management officially reported after Baena’s death: “The family is devastated and asks for privacy in this difficult time.”