Aubrey Plaza Breaks Silence After The Death Of Her Husband

A rep for the actress revealed that she is “grateful” for the outpouring of support, noting that the loss is an “unimaginable tragedy.”

Jeff Baena, who has been in a relationship with Aubrey Plaza for over twelve years, was found dead at a house in Los Angeles, with law enforcement ruling it a suicide by hanging.

A rep for the “Agatha All Along” actress shared a statement about her husband, Baena’s passing.

According to the Daily Mail, the statement read, “This is an unimaginable tragedy. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support. Please respect our privacy during this time.”

This comes shortly after the Golden Globes, where Plaza was scheduled to present an award; however, the actress had to skip the ceremony due to the sad incident.

The actress and her late husband were known collaborators, working together on movies such as “The Little Hours,” “Life After Beth,” and “Spin Me Round.

During the Sunday award ceremony, “The Brutalist,” director Brady Corbet made sure to highlight Plaza’s absence by sending his condolences to the grieving actress while accepting his Best Director award.

He said, “Finally, tonight, my heart is with Aubrey Plaza and Jeff’s family. Good night.”

According to reports, the LA County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that Baena’s death was suicide by hanging.

The tragic incident occurred at the director’s Los Feliz property that he purchased with Plaza in 2022.

Baena’s body was found by his assistant, who was at the home. By around 10:25 am, law enforcement officers responded to the house.

“Death was determined for an approximately 47-year old male, no transport,” the Los Angeles Fire Department told the Daily Mail in a statement.

They continued, “We responded to the 2100 block of Fern Dale Place for a death investigation. Officers responded for a male decedent.”

Baena was confirmed dead at the scene.

Since the news of Baena’s death, his and Plaza’s colleagues in the Industry have paid tribute to the late director, noting how important he was in the entertainment business.

Actress Molly Shannon expressed her heartbreak over his passing by sharing photos of some of their moments together and a heartbreak emoji.

Chad Hartigan, Baena’s friend and fellow director of movies such as “Morris From America,” shared a tribute.

He wrote, “Jeff Baena forever. The nucleus to so many great hangs I’ve had and an entire world of great people I’ve met. He was loved by countless people, including me.”

Hartigan also included some heartwarming pictures of the late director in his post, including an image of him carrying a puppy.

Fans of the talented actress quickly rallied around her following news of her husband’s death.

One person wrote on Instagram, “Just remember that none of this is your fault. i hope you’re surrounded with love.”

Another said, “You have carried us through humor for over a decade, please let us carry you in love and support. Whatever you wanna do to heal, do, we will wait for you patiently and support you when you need it. We’re all so sorry Aubrey.”

A third person noted, “Aubrey, i know i speak for everyone when we say I’m so sorry for your loss, I hope you are surrounded by loved ones.”

One more fan commented, “I’m so sorry Aubrey. Can’t imagine your pain right now. Sending you love and my thought and prayers are with you.”