Trigger warning: This article consists of point out of suicide that readers might discover disturbing.
A reason for demise for Jeff Baena, the indie author/filmmaker identified for Life After Beth and The Little Hours, has been revealed, per a report by the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner. The screenwriter and director, who married actress/producer Aubrey Plaza in 2021, died by suicide.
Per further report particulars, Baena was discovered at his residence after taking his life by hanging. Born June 29, 1977, Baena died on Jan. 3. He was 47.
In addition to the aforementioned movies, each starring Plaza, Baena can also be identified for Joshy (2016), Horse Girl (2020), Spin Me Round (2022) and for co-writing I Heart Huckabees (2004). Upon graduating NYU Film School, the auteur moved to Los Angeles to construct his profession. He turned a manufacturing assistant for Robert Zemeckis, engaged on plenty of movies, and adopted that gig up by changing into an assistant editor for writer-director David O. Russell. On tv, Baena created, wrote, directed and govt produced the Showtime collection, Cinema Toast.
Tributes started pouring in upon the devastating information of Baena’s demise:
“Very sad about the tragic loss of a true artist and sweet guy,” wrote Marc Maron on X.
Sundance Film Festival stated in a press release: “We extend our heartfelt thanks to Jeff Baena for sharing his stories and contributing to the lasting memories we’ve built together. Jeff, we’ll miss your wit, humor, and daring vision. Rest in peace, friend.”
Suicide is preventable and help may be discovered through a listing of helplines right here, and data on suicide prevention from the National Institute of Mental Health may be discovered right here. For further help, go to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, name 800-273-8255 or Chat with Lifeline through textual content.