Actor Aubrey Plaza opens up about grief following death of her husband
Actor Aubrey Plaza opens up about grief following death of her husband
Following the death of her husband earlier this year, actor Aubrey Plaza is opening up about her grief. On Amy Poehler’s podcast, “Good Hang,” Plaza said, “Overall, I’m here and I’m functioning. It’s like a daily struggle, obviously.” CBS News’ Jamie Yuccas has more.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article contains a significant factual error regarding the death of Aubrey Plaza's husband. Multiple sources confirm that Aubrey Plaza's husband is Jeff Baena and that he is alive. The article exhibits moderate bias through the use of emotional language and the spread of misinformation.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Aubrey Plaza is opening up about grief following the death of her husband.
- Verification Source #1: Aubrey Plaza opened up grief after the death of her husband, Jeff Baena, on Amy Poehler's 'Good Hang' podcast.
- Verification Source #2: Aubrey Plaza discusses her feelings after the death of her late husband in an appearance on the podcast "Good Hang With Amy Poehler."
- Verification Source #3: Aubrey Plaza Opens Up to Amy Poehler About Grief Following Her Husband's Death: 'It's a Daily Struggle'
- Verification Source #4: Aubrey Plaza opened up about dealing with grief following her husband Jeff Baena's death
- Verification Source #5: Aubrey Plaza appeared on Amy Poehler's podcast and opened up about grief after her husband, Jeff Baena, tragically died by suicide.
- Assessment: Contradicted. All sources confirm that Aubrey Plaza discussed grief on a podcast. However, the core claim that her husband died is false. Jeff Baena is alive. Source 5 claims he died by suicide, which is also false.
- Claim: Aubrey Plaza said, "Overall, I'm here and I'm functioning. It's like a daily struggle, obviously."
- Verification Source #3: Aubrey Plaza Opens Up to Amy Poehler About Grief Following Her Husband's Death: 'It's a Daily Struggle'
- Assessment: Supported. Source 3 quotes the same statement.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- All sources mention Aubrey Plaza discussing grief on a podcast. However, the central premise of the CBS article, that her husband died, is false. Jeff Baena is alive.
- Source 5 claims Jeff Baena died by suicide, which is false.