Indie screenwriter and director Jeff Baena has died at 47 years old. Representatives for Baena's wife, "Parks and Rec" star Aubrey Plaza," directed CBS News to a report of Baena's death by Deadline. His death was also confirmed to CBS News by the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office. The coroner's office reported that Baena died by suicide.

Jeff Baena, a filmmaker who was married to actress Aubrey Plaza, was found dead on Friday morning. Law enforcement officials said Baena's cause of death is believed to be suicide, TMZ reported Saturday morning. The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office opened up a case into Baena's death, per their website.

Baena and actor Aubrey Plaza, who were married in 2021, collaborated on several films, including the 2014 movie “Life After Beth.”