Aubrey Plaza speaks out about husband Jeff Baena's death

Actor Aubrey Plaza spoke out Monday about the death of her husband, writer and director Jeff Baena.

Actor Aubrey Plaza spoke out Monday about the death of her husband, writer and director Jeff Baena.

Plaza called his death “an unimaginable tragedy” in a statement on behalf of the family.

“We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support. Please respect our privacy during this time," the statement said.

Baena, who directed “Life after Beth” and co-wrote “I Heart Huckabees,” died Friday by suicide, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner. He was 47 years old.

Jeff Baena and Aubrey Plaza in Silverlake, Calif., in May 2016 David Crotty / Patrick McMullan via Getty Images fileBaena and Plaza, 40, married in 2021. The couple worked together on several films, including 2014’s “Life After Beth,” in which Plaza had a starring role.

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