AUBREY PLAZA AND JEFF BAENA WERE SEPARATED FOR MONTHS BEFORE HIS DEATH, AUTOPSY CONFIRMS
Newly released details from Jeff Baena’s autopsy report reveal that Aubrey Plaza and her husband had been separated for four months before his tragic passing.
Plaza, 40, and Baena, 47, quietly ended their marriage in September 2024, though they had not announced the split publicly. The report from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner states that Baena had been dealing with "recent marital difficulties" and had begun therapy following a concerning episode in October.
AUBREY PLAZA CALLED FOR WELFARE CHECK ON JEFF BAENA BEFORE HIS PASSING
In October 2024, just one month after their separation, Baena allegedly made troubling remarks to Plaza, prompting her to call a friend to perform a welfare check on him.
Following this, Baena sought professional help, but his struggles continued. He died by suicide on January 3, 2025.
PLAZA AND BAENA’S FAMILY CALL HIS DEATH AN “UNIMAGINABLE TRAGEDY”
After Baena’s passing, Plaza and his family released a joint statement, calling the loss "an unimaginable tragedy."
Insiders say Plaza is devastated but has chosen to grieve privately.
"She’s heartbroken," a source close to Plaza reveals. "Even though they were separated, she still cared deeply for Jeff. His death has left a huge void in her life."
NEW REPORT REVEALS BAENA WAS STRUGGLING WITH MARITAL DIFFICULTIES BEFORE HIS DEATH
While Plaza and Baena had always maintained a low-profile relationship, the new details suggest that their final months together were filled with difficulty.
"Aubrey is trying to process everything while keeping things private," an insider shares. "She never expected their relationship to end like this."
AUBREY PLAZA GRIEVING PRIVATELY AFTER EX-HUSBAND'S TRAGIC DEATH
Sources close to Plaza say she is mourning in private, avoiding public statements beyond the family's official remarks.
"She’s not ready to talk about it publicly," the insider says. "Right now, she’s focusing on healing and remembering Jeff for the person he was, not just the circumstances of his death."
BAENA HAD BEEN IN THERAPY WEEKS BEFORE HIS PASSING
According to the medical examiner’s report, Baena had been attending therapy sessions following his October 2024 welfare check, but his emotional struggles continued.
"He was getting help, but sometimes that’s just not enough," a source familiar with the situation says. "It’s heartbreaking for everyone who knew and loved him."