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.

Aubrey Plaza and the family of her late husband, Jeff Baena, broke their silence on his death on Monday, Jan. 6, asking for privacy after the 'unimaginable tragedy.' The writer-director died by suicide on Friday,

Jake Johnson is mourning the death of Jeff Baena. On Tuesday, Jan. 7, the actor, 46, shared two photos of Aubrey Plaza 's late husband on his Instagram after Baena died by suicide on Jan. 3 at age 47. "I love you Jeff. Hate your last move. But still love you," Johnson wrote in his caption.