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\t\t<\/p>\n Jeff Baena<\/strong><\/a>\u2018s official cause of death was confirmed by the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner. <\/p>\n The screenwriter and director, who was married to actress Aubrey Plaza<\/strong><\/a>, passed away on Friday (January 3). <\/p>\n A new report issued on Saturday provided additional insight into the tragic situation. <\/p>\n Keep reading to find out more\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n According to a report examined by Deadline<\/a>, it was confirmed that Jeff<\/strong> passed away by suicide. The outlet reported that he \u201c[took] his life by hanging.\u201d <\/p>\n He was found at his home in Los Angeles by an assistant on Friday morning and was pronounced dead at the scene. <\/p>\n If you were unaware, Jeff<\/strong> and Aubrey<\/strong> have been romantically linked since 2011 but largely kept their relationship out of the spotlight. They were photographed together<\/a> earlier this summer. <\/p>\n Our continued thoughts go out to everyone who knew and loved Jeff<\/strong> at this difficult time. RIP<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n If you or a loved one is experiencing suicidal thoughts or actions, you can dial the 24\/7 National Suicide Prevention hotline at 988 or go to SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n