A cause of death for writer and director Jeff Baena, whose credits include “Life After Beth” and “The Little Hours,” has been determined.

Jeff Baena, the acclaimed filmmaker behind movies such as "Life After Beth" and "The Little Hours," has tragically passed away.

Aubrey Plaza has broken her silence following the death of her husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena, who died aged 47 last Friday. In a statement released on Monday, Plaza and the Baena/Stern family said: "This is an unimaginable tragedy.

Aubrey Plaza and Jeff Baena were together for over 13 years and teamed up on multiple projects throughout the 2010s and 2020s before Baena died at age 47 in on Jan. 3.

Jeff Baena donned the director's hat with Life After Beth; directing the Aubrey Plaza starrer came as second nature to him.

Baena was known for directing "Life After Beth," "Joshy," and "The Little Hours," and for co-writing the cult classic "I Heart Huckabees."

Aubrey Plaza has publicly addressed the tragic death of her husband Jeff Baena. In a statement shared with Page Six on Monday, January 6, Plaza, alongside Baena's family, expressed their deep grief over the death of their loved one.