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Aubrey Plaza broke her silence Monday, three days after her husband Jeff Baena’s death.
“This is an unimaginable tragedy,” she, along with the Baena/Stern family, said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. “We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support. Please respect our privacy during this time.”
The film director and writer died by suicide on Jan. 3, according to the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner. He was 47.
AUBREY PLAZA’S HUSBAND JEFF BAENA’S CAUSE OF DEATH REVEALED
Aubrey Plaza’s husband, writer 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 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.
Tracy Wright is an entertainment reporter for Fox News Digital. Send story tips to Tracy.Wright@fox.com.
