The families of actress Aubrey Plaza and her late husband Jeff Baena released a joint statement Monday, calling his death an “unimaginable tragedy.”
Director and screenwriter Baena died Friday at the age of 47. As Breitbart News reported, the Los Angeles County coroner ruled the cause of death as suicide.
He was found at his home near the Fern Dell Nature Trail near the Hollywood Hills.
Baena co-wrote David O. Russell's 2004 film i heart huckabeeHe wrote and directed five of his own films, most of which were dark comedies. Plaza starred in the zombie comedy, which was his directorial debut in 2014. Life after Bethand appeared in his other two films. little hours and spin me round.
Plaza, 40, shot to fame after playing April Ludgate in the TV series. parks and recreation She was nominated for an Emmy Award for her role in white lotus. The two got married in 2021.
“This is an unimaginable tragedy,” the BBC said in a statement to the PA news agency. report.
“We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered their support.
“Please respect our privacy during this time.”
This statement was made by Mr. Plaza and the Baena/Stern family.
Baena's surviving family Contains mother Barbara Stern and stepfather Roger Stern; father Scott and stepmother Michelle Baena; brother Brad Baena; sister-in-law Bianca Gabai and brother-in-law Jed Flaxman;
A full report from the coroner's office will not be available until the case is officially closed.
