This story is about suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 988.
Aubrey Plaza broke her silence Monday, three days after the death of her husband Jeff Baena.
“This is an unimaginable tragedy,” she and the Baena/Stern family said in a statement to Fox News Digital. “We are extremely grateful to everyone who has offered support. Please respect our privacy during this time.”
The film director and writer died by suicide on January 3, according to the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner. He was 47.
AUBREY PLAZA’S HUSBAND JEFF BAENA’S CAUSE OF DEATH REVEALED
Aubrey Plaza’s husband, writer and director Jeff Baena died by suicide on January 3 at the age of 47. (Mark Davis/Getty Images for Sundance NEXT/ Rich Polk/Getty Images for IMDb)
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that authorities responded to a call near Baena’s home on Friday. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, the LAPD told Fox News Digital.
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A full report from the medical examiner’s office will not be available until the case is closed.
This is a development story. Check back here for updates.
