Sebastián Lelio Dies at 52 Following Health Complications

Chilean filmmaker Sebastián Lelio died Friday in Santiago. His partner Amalia Kassai confirmed the death via social media, stating he passed away following health complications and that his family is experiencing profound grief. Local reports indicate he was found dead at home while filming a new project titled Chilean Poet. Prosecutors are currently investigating the exact cause of death.

Lelio's career includes directing A Fantastic Woman, which won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film in 2018 and sparked legal reforms regarding gender identification in Chile. He also directed The Wonder, Gloria, Disobedience, and is working on Voyagers starring Andrew Garfield.