Salem Radio Network News Friday, December 12, 2025

U.S.

Director Jeff Baena, husband of actor Aubrey Plaza, died by suicide, medical report says

Carbonatix Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Carbonatix

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Hollywood screenwriter and director Jeffrey Baena, who was married to actor Aubrey Plaza, died by suicide, the Los Angeles county medical examiner said in a report released over the weekend.

Baena, 47, died in his residence on Jan. 3. The medical examiner said the cause of death was “hanging.” Baena wrote and directed films including “Life of Beth” and “Horse Girl” and co-wrote “I Heart Huckabees.” Plaza, who gained fame as an apathetic office worker in television series “Parks and Recreation,” appeared in Francis Ford Coppola movie “Megalopolis” and the series “The White Lotus.”

(Reporting by Heather Timmons; Editing by Tomasz Janowski)

Previous
Next
The Media Line News
Salem Media, our partners, and affiliates use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, personalize site content, and deliver relevant video recommendations. By using this website and continuing to navigate, you consent to our use of such technologies and the sharing of video viewing activity with third-party partners in accordance with the Video Privacy Protection Act and other privacy laws. Privacy Policy
OK
X CLOSE