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US actress Aubrey Plaza and the relatives of her husband Jeff Baena have referred to his passing as an “inconceivable tragedy”.
The director and screenwriter Baena passed away on Friday at the age of 47. According to the Los Angeles County coroner, the cause of death was suicide.
The director and screenwriter was discovered at a residence near the Fern Dell Nature Trail adjacent to the Hollywood Hills.
“This is an inconceivable tragedy,” a statement provided to the PA news agency stated.
“We are immensely thankful to all those who have shown support.
“Kindly respect our privacy during this period.”
The statement was credited to Plaza and the Baena/Stern family.
Baena’s surviving relatives include his mother Barbara Stern and stepfather Roger Stern; father Scott and stepmother Michele Baena; brother Brad Baena; stepsister Bianca Gabay and stepbrother Jed Fluxman.
Baena, recognized for films such as The Little Hours, Life After Beth, and Joshy, tied the knot with Plaza in 2021.
He graduated from New York University with a film degree prior to relocating to Los Angeles to chase a directing career.
He was involved in production alongside filmmakers Robert Zemeckis and David O Russell (he co-wrote I Heart Huckabees with the latter), before venturing out to create his own films.
Baena marked his directorial debut in 2014 with the release of the zombie comedy Life After Beth, which starred Plaza.
The couple went on to collaborate on multiple projects.
The actress is renowned for her roles in popular US television series The White Lotus and Parks and Recreation.
She had been scheduled to present at Sunday’s Golden Globes ceremony earlier this week before her husband’s passing but was understandably absent.
The Brutalist filmmaker Brady Corbet utilized his acceptance speech after claiming best director for a motion picture drama to extend his sympathies.
“My heart is with Aubrey Plaza, and Jeff’s family,” he expressed on stage.
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