Independent filmmaker Jeff Baena, best known for directing “Life After Beth” and co-writing “I Heart Huckabees,” died Friday, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner. He was 47 years old.
Baena was married to actress Aubrey Plaza since 2021. The couple collaborated on several films, including “Life After Beth” in 2014, in which Plaza had a starring role.
The circumstances of Baena’s death are not known at this time.
The director graduated from New York University’s film school and moved to Los Angeles to pursue his career, according to Deadline. He worked as a production assistant before becoming an assistant editor.
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