Jeff Baena, writer-director married to Aubrey Plaza, dead at 47

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By Mirna Alsharif and Cristian Santana

Independent filmmaker Jeff Baena, best known for directing “Life After Beth” and co-writing “I Heart Huckabees” died on Friday, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. He was 47.

Baena had been married to actress Aubrey Plaza since 2021. The couple collaborated on several films, including in 2014's "Life After Beth," in which Plaza had a starring role.

The circumstances of Baena's death are not known at this time.

The director graduated from New York University's film school and moved to Los Angeles to pursue his career, according to Deadline. He worked as a production assistant before pivoting into an assistant editor role.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Mirna Alsharif

Mirna Alsharif is a breaking news reporter for NBC News.

Cristian Santana

By Mirna Alsharif and Cristian Santana

Baena had been married to actress Aubrey Plaza since 2021. The couple collaborated on several films, including in 2014's "Life After Beth," in which Plaza had a starring role.

The circumstances of Baena's death are not known at this time.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Mirna Alsharif

Mirna Alsharif is a breaking news reporter for NBC News.

Cristian Santana

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