Actress Molly Shannon shared a heartfelt tribute to her close friend and frequent collaborator, director Jeff Baena, just two days after his death. On Saturday, she posted a series of photos depicting their shared history, accompanied only by a broken heart emoji. The images served as a poignant reminder of their strong bond, highlighting the close friendship forged over years of working together on films such as “The Little Hours,” “Life After Beth,” and “Horse Girl.” Shannon starred alongside Baena’s wife, Aubrey Plaza, in “The Little Hours” and “Life After Beth,” emphasizing the close-knit relationship between the three.
Baena, 47, was found dead at his Los Angeles home on Friday morning. Law enforcement sources confirmed that he died by suicide. While the news has shocked the film community, Aubrey Plaza has yet to publicly comment on her husband’s passing.