Aubrey Plaza Breaks Silence on Husband Jeff Baena’s Death by Suicide: ‘Unimaginable Tragedy’

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Statement has been issued by Aubrey Plaza and the family of her late husband, Jeff Baena, after his tragic passing due to suicide on Friday, the 3rd of January.

This event is truly heartbreaking. We appreciate every bit of help and kindness extended to us. Kindly understand our need for solitude as we navigate through this difficult period.” [shared with media on January 6]

47-year-old filmmaker was primarily recognized for his humor-based films, like co-penning the screenplay for I Heart Huckabees (2004) and helming Life After Beth (2014), a zombie comedy featuring Aubrey Plaza. Later on, he launched an anthology series entitled Cinema Toast, which served as Plaza’s directorial debut; this series made its premiere on Showtime in 2021.

It’s thought that Plaza and Baena began dating around 2011. Their marriage was revealed to fans in May 2021 when Plaza, who is 40 years old, called Baena her “dear husband” on an Instagram post. Later, a representative confirmed the news to People magazine.

2019 saw Plaza, famously known for her role in Parks and Recreation, discussing her relationship with Baena to People magazine. She mentioned that one advantage of their careers was the necessity to be self-reliant, take short breaks, and pursue individual projects before reuniting, which kept the excitement fresh. She observed that, although they didn’t wish to spend extended periods apart, perhaps the occasional compulsion to do so aided them in finding harmony.

As a devoted admirer, I’m happy to share that I’ve been recognized for my roles. Notably, I was part of the second season of The White Lotus and the movie “My Old Ass.” More recently, you might have seen me in Alejandro Amenábar’s latest production, “Spin Me Round,” released in 2022.

Prior to her husband’s death, Aubrey Plaza was set to give an award at the Golden Globes ceremony on Sunday. However, she was recognized instead as Brady Corbet, the director of The Brutalist, won the Best Director award. In his acceptance speech, he expressed sympathy saying, “Tonight, my thoughts are with Aubrey Plaza and Jeff’s family.

If you’re aware of someone struggling with suicidal feelings, anxiety, depression, or severe mental health issues, don’t hesitate to seek professional assistance immediately. This could be a local healthcare provider, mental health specialist, or a non-governmental organization that offers help in such situations. There are numerous hotlines available for this purpose.

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2025-01-07 06:52