Jeff Baena
Jeff Baena was a talented director and screenwriter known for his unique storytelling style and collaborations with actors such as Aubrey Plaza. His work often blended dark comedy with heartfelt themes, earning him critical acclaim in independent cinema. Baena was married to Plaza, and they shared a deep bond that lasted over a decade before his untimely passing in January 2023 at the age of 47.
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The film-maker died in January at the age of 47, with the Los Angeles County medical examiner concluding he took his own life.
‘A daily struggle ... At all times, there’s a giant ocean of awfulness’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-08-20
Writer-director Baena’s January death at age 47 was ruled a suicide.
Aubrey Plaza says grief over husband Jeff Baena’s death is ‘a daily struggle’
Canada· 2025-08-20
The writer, director and producer died in January at the age of 47.
Aubrey Plaza says grief is a 'giant ocean of awfulness' after husband's suicide
United Kingdom· 2025-08-20Jeff Baena was known for his work co-writing the quirky comedy I Heart Huckabees in 2004.
Aubrey Plaza opens up about husband’s death for first time, calls it ‘ocean of awfulness’
Australia· 2025-08-20
Baena, who directed Plaza in the comedies Life After Beth and The Little Hours, killed himself at the age of 47.
Aubrey Plaza talks about her husband’s suicide: ‘A daily struggle, obviously’ | Aubrey PlazaUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-20
Baena, a writer and director, died by suicide in January.
Aubrey Plaza is ‘functioning,’ but it’s a ‘daily struggle’ after her husband’s death
United States· 2025-08-19Aubrey Plaza spoke about her grief after losing her late husband Jeff Baena.
Aubrey Plaza opens up to Amy Poehler about grief over losing husbandUnited States· 2025-08-19
Jeff Baena was found dead at his home in Los Angeles.
Voru skilin þegar hann fannst látinn
Iceland· 2025-03-21
Jeff Baena died on Jan. 3 at the age of 47.
Aubrey Plaza called in a welfare check on her husband prior to his deathUnited States· 2025-03-21Jeff Baena was a producer who tragically passed away after struggling with personal issues.
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Croatia· 2025-03-20Jeff Baena was mentioned at the Oscar ceremony for his contributions to modern cinema.
Cacá Diegues e Sérgio Mendes ficam de fora de homenagens póstumas na cerimônia
Brazil· 2025-03-03
Jeff Baena, a well-known director, tragically passed away earlier this year, leading to a heartfelt tribute by his wife Aubrey Plaza.
Bir ay önce sevdiği adamı kaybetmişti… Acısını kalbine gömdü ama onu unutmadı
Turkey· 2025-02-18
Jeff Baena was found dead in their home in Los Angeles on January 3.
Aubrey Plaza rinde homenaje a su marido, Jeff Baena, en su primera aparición pública tras su muerte | Gente
Spain· 2025-02-18
Director and screenwriter Jeff Baena died in January at the age of 47.
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