Aubrey Plaza’s husband Jeff Baena honored in gut-wrenching obituary after suicide: ‘He had lots more to offer’

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Miami Herald, reflected on his life that was cut short after his “sudden and unexpected” passing on Jan. 3.Describing Baena as “a beloved son, husband, brother, uncle and friend to many,” it read, “Jeff left us too soon but despite his woefully too-short life, he left us with treasured memories of a gifted filmmaker, as well as a very special person on so many different levels.”The obituary recalled his early life in Miami, adding his education New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts and then his relocation to Los Angeles to pursue his dreams of moviemaking.

After honoring him for being “a true relationship builder with a gift for bringing people together on and off the movie set,” the obit continued, “When he was a boy, Jeff loved reading The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery.

Ironically, in it, the Little Prince exclaims, ‘I haven’t much time. I have friends to find and so many things to learn.’ And so it was for Jeff.”It also listed his loved ones, including his famous wife, who deactivated her Instagram account following his death.“Jeff is survived by his wife, Aubrey Plaza; parents, Barbara Stern (Roger) and Scott Baena (Michele); brother, Brad (Ivette); step-sister Bianca Gabay (Maurice); step-brother Jed Fluxman (Nicole); nephews Jake Baena and Leo Fluxman; nieces Brielle Baena, Ava and Olivia Gabay,” it read. “Jeff joins his beloved Stevie.”The obituary concluded, “We shall always love and deeply miss Jeff.

His presence, as well as his work, made the world feel better. He had lots more to offer. Alas, all that is gone. Sweet dreams, our Little Prince.”Baena was a writer and director whose credits included “I Heart Huckabees” (2004), “Life After Beth” (2014), “Horse Girl” (2020) and his final film,.