Filmmaker Jeff Baena Dies at 47 in Apparent Suicide

Hollywood mourns the loss of the acclaimed director as tributes pour in from colleagues and friends for his life and work.

Jeff Baena, a filmmaker known for works like 'I Heart Huckabees' and 'Life After Beth,' was found dead at his Los Angeles home on Friday, January 3, with the cause of death reported as suicide.
Baena's wife, actress Aubrey Plaza, has not yet commented publicly on her husband's passing but is scheduled to present at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
Tributes from Hollywood figures, including Molly Shannon, Adam Pally, Selma Blair, and Julia Fox, have highlighted Baena's creative talents, generosity, and authenticity as a filmmaker and friend.
Baena, who married Plaza in 2020, was remembered by colleagues for his collaborative spirit and the unique vision he brought to his films, which often featured improvisation.
Baena's family has requested privacy during this difficult time and expressed their devastation over the loss of the 47-year-old director.