Aubrey Plaza’s husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena, was remembered in a heartfelt obituary published in the Miami Herald following his tragic death by suicide on January 3, at the age of 47. The obituary celebrated his life, highlighting his roles as a loving son, husband, brother, and friend.
The piece chronicled Baena’s roots in Miami, his educational journey in New York, and his eventual move to Los Angeles to pursue his filmmaking dreams. It also touched on his personality, noting his gift for building relationships and his ability to bring people together both on and off set.
The obituary included a touching detail about Baena’s childhood love for reading The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The piece quoted a line from the book: “I haven’t much time. I have friends to find and so many things to learn,” which resonated with Baena’s own life, as he was described as someone who constantly sought to learn and connect.
In addition to this, Plaza and Baena’s family had previously issued a statement confirming his death. They expressed their deep grief, thanking friends, fans, and well-wishers for their support during such an unimaginable tragedy.
