Screenwriter and director Jeff Baena dies at 47

Jeff Baena, Screenwriter and Director, Dies at 47

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Renowned screenwriter and director Jeff Baena, known for his work in films like Life After Beth and Spin Me Round, has passed away at the age of 47.

According to reports, his death was by suicide.

Police sources reported that Baena’s body was found by an assistant on Friday, January 3, around 10:30 a.m. at a residence in the Los Angeles area.

Authorities confirmed his death at the scene.

Jeff Baena, Screenwriter and Director, Dies at 47

Jeff Baena, writer and director who was married to Aubrey Plaza, has died by suicide, @TMZ reports. He was 47. pic.twitter.com/JNyLzYe76t

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Born and raised in Miami, Jeff Baena studied film at New York University before moving to Los Angeles to start his career in the film industry.

Throughout his career, he accumulated numerous credits as a screenwriter and director.

In 2004, Baena co-wrote the film I Heart Huckabees, starring Jason Schwartzman, Jude Law, and Naomi Watts.

He later made his directorial debut with the zombie comedy Life After Beth in 2014, starring his wife, actress Aubrey Plaza.

In 2021, Baena created the anthology series Cinema Toast, aired on Showtime, where Aubrey Plaza made her directorial debut.

Jeff Baena’s Relationship and Legacy

Jeff Baena has sadly passed away at the age of 47. pic.twitter.com/EpZrt6dYfh

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Baena and Plaza met in 2011 and kept their relationship largely out of the public eye.

In 2021, Plaza confirmed their marriage through an Instagram post, calling him “my dear husband.”

The death of Jeff Baena leaves a void in the independent film industry and in the lives of his loved ones.

His creative legacy and influence on cinema will continue to be remembered by his collaborators and fans.

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