Emergency services were called to the scene at 10.25 am after an assistant discovered his body. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Baena was best known for writing and directing indie films such as Life After Beth, The Little Hours and Joshy. He also co-wrote the 2004 comedy I Heart Huckabees.
After ten years together, Baena and Plaza, 40, married in 2021, keeping their engagement and wedding a secret for months. Plaza is best known for her roles in Parks and Recreation and the Marvel series Agatha All Along.
Jeff Baena arrives at the premiere of Spin Me Round
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Aubrey Plaza, right, and Jeff Baena arrive at the premiere of The Little Hours
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Her spokesman said: “The family is devastated and asks for privacy at this difficult time.”
After graduating from New York University’s film school, Mr Baena worked in low-level jobs for directors including Robert Zemeckis and David …