Collaborators and friends alike are paying tribute to Jeff Baena, the indie director who died aged 47 over the weekend as a result of suicide.

Molly Shannon is mourning the death of Aubrey Plaza’s husband, Jeff Baena. The “SNL” alum, 60, shared an emotional Instagram tribute to the late director, who died by suicide at age 47 on Jan. 3. Shannon’s Jan.

Aubrey Plaza has issued a statement regarding the passing of her husband Jeff Baena. On January 3, 2025, Baena passed away at age 47. The L.A. County Coroner’s Office has determined the cause of death to be suicide.