This story is about suicide. If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988.
Aubrey Plaza broke her silence on Monday, three days after the death of her husband Jeff Baena.
“This is an unimaginable tragedy,” she said, along with the Baena/Stern family, in a statement to Fox News Digital. “We are deeply 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 Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. He was 47 years old.
CAUSE OF DEATH OF AUBREY PLAZA’S WIFE, JEFF BAENE, 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 residence 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 developing story. Check here for updates.
