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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jacob Stolworthy

Aubrey Plaza says grief over husband’s death is ‘like giant ocean of awfulness’

Aubrey Plaza has opened up about her “daily struggle” since the death of her husband Jeff Baena for the first time, comparing her grief to the plot of a 2025 science-fiction horror film.

The White Lotus star, who had been in a relationship with the director since 2011, has been in mourning ever since he died, aged 47, in January 2025. His death was determined to be suicide several months later and no foul play was suspected.

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