Sun Mar 23 18:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Indie Filmmaker Jeff Baena Died by Suicide After Separation from Aubrey Plaza: Coroner’s Report
**Los Angeles, CA** – A new report from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner reveals details surrounding the January suicide of indie film director and writer Jeff Baena. The report states that Baena and actress Aubrey Plaza had separated in September 2024, with Plaza moving to New York. Following the separation, Baena made concerning statements to Plaza, prompting her to check on his well-being in October. The report indicates Baena had been experiencing marital difficulties and had recently begun therapy. On the day of his death, Plaza received a text message from Baena at 10:36 a.m. ET, before his body was discovered by his dog walker. Baena, known for films such as *I Heart Huckabees* and *Horse Girl*, and Plaza, had secretly married in 2021 after a decade-long relationship. Following Baena’s death, Plaza and his family released a brief statement requesting privacy. Representatives for both Plaza and Baena have been contacted for comment.
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