Aubrey Plaza and the family of her late husband, Jeff Baena, released a brief but heartfelt statement on Monday, two days after his death by suicide. “This is an unimaginable tragedy,” the statement read. “We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support. Please respect our privacy during this time.”

Plaza’s husband made a name for himself in Hollywood as a hard-working screenwriter, producer and director. Learn about his career.

Jeff Baena—the screenwriter and director known for films including Life After Beth, Joshy, I Heart Huckabees, and Horse Girl —died at his home in Los Angeles on January 3, reportedly by suicide. He was 47.