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Matt Hayward/Getty ImagesCause of death of Aubrey Plazahusband, director Jeff Brothershas been revealed.
According to medical records reviewed by Us WeeklyBaena’s official cause of death was suicide. The same medical records revealed that an examination had been carried out and his body could be released to the family. At the time of publication, the status of the case is still listed as “open,” although the cause of death has been determined.
No additional causes or significant conditions were listed regarding Baena’s death.
Baena died on Friday, Jan. 3, at the age of 47, according to the same medical records reviewed by us. So far the circumstances around his death were unknown.
Baena is survived by Plaza, 40, who has yet to speak publicly about her husband’s death. us reached out for comment.
Aubrey Plaza and Jeff Baena were together for more than a decade before his death in 2025. The couple started dating in 2011, but have never confirmed exactly when they met or when their love story began. Plaza and the Horse Girl director have collaborated on films, including Life After Beth and Joshi in 2016. and (…)
Baena and Plaza first started dating in 2011. and officially got married in 2020. after a decade together. The couple has kept their relationship largely private, but Plaza opened up about her and Baena’s wedding during a December 2021 appearance. c The Ellen Degeneres Show.
“A lot of things happened during COVID for me. Yes, we got married. Big deal,” Plaza recalled at the time. “One night we were a bit bored. We got married and I’ll tell you how: Onehourmarriage.com. This is real, check it out.
The Agatha All together alum shared at the time that she and her husband got married at home while in isolation.
“I created a very quick love altar in our yard. Facts about our love, small stones, smoke, fire. Things of that nature,” she then continued. “Then the Alhambra man appeared in a Hawaiian shirt with a briefcase (to perform the ceremony). … I can’t remember much of it, it was a blur. But I’m pretty sure it’s legit.
While both Baena and Plaza had their own successful solo careers, they were able to work together on numerous projects including Life After Beth, The Small Hours and Spin Me Round.
“She’s great. I would have worked with her if she wasn’t my wife, but luckily she is my wife,” Baena told Reel Talker about potentially working with his wife in August 2022. “The opportunity to do something creative (together) where we’re both fulfilled — how rare is that?”
Months before Baena’s death, Plaza did briefly discussed their marriage during a performance in September 2024. on The Howard Stern Show. “I would stay away (from meeting actors),” she joked at the time. “I’m married to a writer/director. I have never dated an actor (or) been with an actor for a long time.
She added: “I think about it and I’m like, ‘Oh my God, I don’t want to be alone with myself’ or ‘I don’t want to do this.’ But sometimes I see there are so many acting couples and you’re like, “Wow, look at them. They should really laugh.”
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