How did Agatha All Along star Aubrey Plaza’s husband die? Cause of death revealed 

Jeff Baena, the talented director who often worked with his wife, actress Aubrey Plaza, on films like Life After Beth and The Little Hours, passed away on January 3rd, 2025, at 47. Us Weekly got the details from the medical examiner's report, which said he reportedly died by suicide.

The report also mentioned that his body was handed over to his family, but the case isn't completely closed yet. This is hard news for his fans and those who knew him well. Jeff Baena and Aubrey Plaza were together for 13 years.

They tied the knot right during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020. She had a good laugh about it on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in December 2021, calling it a bit of a "boredom-induced" situation. Since the sad news came out, Aubrey Plaza hasn't commented on the incident since the news broke.

Aubrey Plaza and Jeff Baena's relationship was rooted in privacy

Aubrey Plaza and Jeff Baena started going out in 2011 and managed to keep their relationship low-key. It was only in 2020 that the news broke out that they had gotten married during the pandemic in a way that wasn't like most weddings.

Aubrey Plaza had once spoken about it:

“I created a very quick love altar in our yard… the man from Alhambra showed up in a Hawaiian shirt with a briefcase to marry us.”

The way they decided to get married on a whim showed how special their relationship was.

It wasn't just love that brought them together; they also worked side by side on remarkable projects.

Baena spoke to Reel Talker in August 2022 about their artistic chemistry:

“I’d be working with her even if she wasn’t my wife.”

Even though they had a tight bond, the couple usually kept mum on their personal life, which makes Baena’s sudden death even more of a shocker.

Jeff Baena’s career and legacy in film

Baena made a name for himself in the indie film world with his quirky sense of humor and knack for telling unconventional stories that hit you right in the feels. His first movie as a director, Life After Beth, showed off his skills at mixing laughs with some serious heart.

Movies like The Little Hours in 2017 and Spin Me Round, which came out in 2022, helped cement his reputation. His films were rooted in real life and its complexities. Whenever the couple teamed up professionally, it was like magic on screen.

Upon hearing about Baena’s passing, fans, coworkers, and those who looked up to him have flooded social media with heartfelt messages of sorrow and tribute.

Fans have been talking about Baena’s impact on the indie film scene. His work with Aubrey Plaza in their collaborative projects had this unfiltered, genuine vibe like you were peeking into a personal chat. No wonder their movies had such a strong connection with the audience.

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