Instagram/Aubrey Plaza & Jeff Baena Celebrity Director Jeff Baena, husband of Aubrey Plaza, dies unexpectedly. A private couple's tragic loss shocks Hollywood. April 9, 2026 AceShowbiz - Jeff Baena, the director and screenwriter, tragically died in early 2025, leaving fans and loved ones mourning. Baena, who was married to Aubrey Plaza, was found unresponsive at his Los Angeles home on January 3, 2025, and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to reports from multiple outlets.