JEFF Baena’s devastated brother has told of his heartache after the popular filmmaker was found dead aged 47.
Baena – who was married to White Lotus star Aubrey Plaza – tragically died at their Los Angeles home on Friday.
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Commenting on an Instagram post by the Baena’s pal Adam Pally, brother Brad wrote: “I am broken.”
Adam’s posted a tribute to the late Hollywood star and said: “My heart breaks my friend Aubrey and the Baena family and for all of us who spent time on [Jeff’s] sets or at his house.
“Thanks for believing in me Jeff, may your memory be a blessing.”
Baena’s body was found by an assistant at the property, which the couple bought together in 2022, at 10.25am.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The U.S. Sun obtained the LA County Fire Department’s radio call which states it dispatched a unit “to a hanging” at the address in Los Feliz.
Los Angeles Police Department told The U.S. Sun: “We responded to a death Investigation and the case is being handled by the Coroner’s Office.”
The LA County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the screenwriter died by hanging.
His family have been left “devastated” by the sudden news and has asked for privacy, US outlet Deadline reported.
Baena and Plaza – who starred in Parks and Recreation – wed more than four years ago after spending a decade together.
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