A cause of death for writer and director Jeff Baena, whose credits include “Life After Beth” and “The Little Hours,” has been determined.

Actor Aubrey Plaza spoke out Monday on the recent death of her husband, writer and director Jeff Baena. Plaza called her late husband’s death “an unimaginable tragedy” in a statement on behalf of the Baena-Stern family. “We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support. Please respect our privacy during this time," the statement said.

In his acceptance speech for best director, filmmaker Brady Corbet sent love to Aubrey Plaza days after her husband Jeff Baena's death.

Jeff Baena made his directorial debut with 2014’s zombie comedy Life After Beth, starring Aubrey Plaza as the titular character. At this point, the pair was dating for three years in secret. “I think that when you’re with someone that is in your field, they understand what you’re dealing with on a deeper level,” Plaza told People in 2019.

Four days after Jeff Baena, husband of Aubrey Plaza, died by suicide at age 47, Jake Johnson honored his Joshy collaborator and friend with a bittersweet tribute, writing, "I love you Jeff."

A few days after the announcement of the sudden death of 47-year-old writer-director Jeff Baena on January 3, his wife, actress Aubrey Plaza, broke her silence in a brief statement. Aubrey Plaza has shared her first statement since the death of her husband,