Indie screenwriter and director Jeff Baena died Friday at age 47 in Los Angeles.
A spokesperson for Baena confirmed his death, Variety reported. Baena, the husband of “White Lotus” and “Parks and Recreation” actress Aubrey Plaza, is best known for his work on “The Little Hours,” and “Life After Beth,” which starred Plaza.
The New York Post on Saturday afternoon reported that Baena was found by an assistant on Friday and law enforcement reportedly said he died by suicide.
The pair wed on their 10th anniversary of dating in 2021, in an impromptu backyard ceremony.
He is survived by Plaza; his mother, Barbara Stern; his stepfather, Roger Stern; his father, Scott Baena; his stepmother, Michele Baena; his brother, Brad Baena; and his stepsiblings, Bianca Gabay and Jed Fluxman.
