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Aubrey Plaza breaks silence on her husband’s death: ‘Unimaginable tragedy’


This story is about suicide. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988.

Aubrey Plaza broke her silence Monday, three days after the death of her husband Jeff Baena.

“This is an unimaginable tragedy,” she said, alongside the Baena/Stern family, in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. “We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered their support. Please respect our privacy during this time.”

The director and writer committed suicide on January 3, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner. He was 47 years old.

CAUSE OF DEATH OF JEFF BAENA, AUBREY PLAZA’S HUSBAND, REVEALED

Aubrey Plaza’s husband, screenwriter 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 back here for updates.

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