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

Mr. Baena, who was married to the actress Aubrey Plaza, co-wrote the existential comedy “I Heart Huckabees,” and wrote and directed films including “Life After Beth” and “The Little Hours.”

Aubrey Plaza and the Baena family have released a brief statement on the death of her husband, Jeff Baena. Known for directing Spin Me Round and The Little Hours, as well as co-writing I Heart Huckabees, Baena died by suicide on Saturday, per The Hollywood Reporter.