The cause of death of Aubrey Plaza's husband Jeff Baena has been disclosed.

In 2011, Baena started dating Plaza.

The cause of death of Aubrey Plaza's husband Jeff Baena has been disclosed.
The cause of death of Aubrey Plaza's husband Jeff Baena has been disclosed.

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Planet Chronicle Digital has confirmed the cause of death for Jeff Baena.

On Jan. 3, the film director and writer took their own life, according to the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner.

At the time of his death, Baena was 47 years old and married to actress Aubrey Plaza.

Jeff Baena sits on a panel
Jeff Baena died by suicide, Planet Chronicle Digital confirmed. (Getty Images)

"The family is devastated and asks for privacy at this difficult time." — Representative for Jeff Baena

On Friday, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that authorities responded to a call near Baena's residence. The victim was declared dead at the scene, according to the LAPD.

In 2011, Baena and Plaza met and kept their relationship private. The exact date of their marriage is unknown, but Plaza confirmed their marital status in 2021 through an Instagram post.

Jeff Baena, Aubrey Plaza
Jeff Baena and Aubrey Plaza worked together on multiple films. (David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

Despite being previously announced as a presenter at the Golden Globes, Plaza did not attend the event days after Baena's death.

"Tonight, my heart is with Aubrey Plaza and Jeff's family," Corbet concluded his speech. "Goodnight."

Jeff Baena and Aubrey Plaza pose for a photo
It is unclear when Jeff Baena and Aubrey Plaza married, but the two began dating in 2011. (Mark Davis/Getty Images for Sundance NEXT)
A portrait of Jeff Baena
Jeff Baena was known for films such as "Life After Beth" and "The Little Hours." (Rich Polk/Getty Images for IMDb)

Miami-born and raised Baena later studied film at New York University before launching his career in Los Angeles.

In 2014, he made his directorial debut with "Life After Beth," starring Plaza. Baena is known for directing films such as "The Little Hours," "Horse Girl," and "Joshy."

Deadline was directed to a statement by Baena's representative, which was originally shared with Planet Chronicle Digital. The statement read, "The family is devastated and requests privacy during this difficult time."

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