Aubrey Plaza said she was 'proud' of husband Jeff Baena in last Instagram post before his death

Aubrey Plaza gushed about her husband in the final Instagram post she shared with him before he died.

Jeff Baena was found dead at his Los Angeles home at the age of 47 on Friday morning. Los Angeles police and fire department responded to a call from his assistant at around 10.30 a.m..

The filmmaker was pronounced dead at the scene. Aubrey said she was "proud" of Jeff, who she described as her "darling husband" in the final post she shared with him in May 2021.

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"So proud of my darling husband @jeffbaena for dreaming up another film that take us to Italia to cause some more trouble," the actress wrote as she posted about their movie Spin Me Round.

Aubrey added, "Excited to be reunited with the amazing @alisonbrie(who also co-wrote this one!) ... and so many more fun people in this. Preparati!!" The post featured a picture of the couple gazing lovingly into each other's eyes.

Law enforcement sources told TMZ Jeff's cause of death is still under investigation. His family have said they have been left devastated by the news. Speaking to Deadline, they have asked for privacy at this time.

Tributes have been pouring in for Jeff on social media. "What horrific news. Prayers with Aubrey Plaza, and all those who knew and loved Baena," one fan wrote on X.

Another posted, "That’s so young condolences," while a third person added, "My thoughts to Aubrey and her family during this difficult time." Someone else said, "Such a tragic loss."

Jeff is survived by his wife Aubrey, mom Barbara Stern and stepfather Roger Stern, dad Scott Baena and stepmother Michele Baena, brother Brad Baena and stepsister and stepbrother Bianca Gabay and Jed Fluxman.

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