News of Jeff Baena's death was first reported on Saturday, revealing that the director had tragically died of suicide at the age of 47. Law enforcement sources confirmed that police and fire officials responded to a call for a death investigation around 10:30 a.m. Friday after a deputy found Baena unresponsive. He was pronounced dead on the spot.

Now, just two days after the famous director was tragically found dead in his Los Angeles home, Molly Shannon is breaking her silence.

Shannon and Baena's creative partnership blossomed through their work together on several notable films, including "The Little Hours" and "Life After Beth." Baena's wife, an actress, was also involved in both projects Aubrey Plaza. Shannon also appeared in Baena's 2020 film Horse Girl, further cementing their professional relationship.

The actress took to social media on Saturday, posting a series of candid photos showing the moments she shared with Baen. Her caption was simply captioned with a broken heart emoji, a powerful symbol of her grief and deep loss felt by those who knew him.

Baena, widely admired for his unique storytelling style and ability to bring deeply human stories to life, leaves behind a legacy of impactful films and collaborations that are cherished by fans and colleagues alike.

Jeff Baena made his directorial debut in 2014 with the horror comedy Life After Beth, a film that featured a cast including John C. Reilly, Molly Shannon and Aubrey Plaza herself. The film marked not only the beginning of Baena's directorial career, but also the beginning of a creative and deeply personal partnership with Plaza.

After "Life After Beth," Baena continued to build his reputation as an innovative storyteller with films such as "Joshy," "The Little Hours" and "Horse Girl." Each project showcased his signature blend of humor, darkness and emotional depth, further cementing his legacy as a genre-blending filmmaker.

In a previous conversation with PeoplePlaza reflected on the unique experience of working with Baena during the COVID-19 pandemic. "It was very hectic when we were making the show because we were in quarantine and Jeff created the show; it was his idea," she said. "Our house has become this weird post-production facility and he's downstairs on his Zooms or on his sessions and I'm upstairs editing, (and) we're just going back and forth."

She added: "We were in quarantine for months and months like everybody else. And we enjoyed it. I think it was, obviously apart from all the catastrophic things that are going on in the world, just on a personal level, a relationship level, it's kind of nice being forced to be in one place for so long, I guess.

Plaza also highlighted the benefits of sharing the creative industry with her husband, explaining, "I think when you're with someone who's in your field, they understand what you're dealing with on a deeper level. So obviously you're able to support each other and really understand the kind of journey we're both on."

Following the news, many celebrities and fans took to X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, to share their condolences and pay tribute to the late director.

The Sundance Film Festival said in a statement: “We sincerely thank Jeff Baena for sharing his stories and contributing to the lasting memories we have built together. Jeff, we will miss your wit, humor and bold vision. Rest in peace my friend.”

"What terrible news," said one user X. "Prayers with Aubrey Plaza, and all those who knew and loved Baena."

"Terrible. Sending my condolences," another social media user expressed.

Someone else wrote: "Prayers to her and his family."

Aubrey Plaza has yet to publicly comment on her husband's death.

If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, contact a crisis line in your area. For free and confidential support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, contact the Suicide and Crisis Helpline on 988.