The acclaimed Chilean filmmaker Sebastián Lelio, who won the Oscar for A Fantastic Woman in 2018, has died. He was 52.
According to Chilean media reports the filmmaker was found dead at his Santiago home on Friday morning due to health reasons.
Lelio’s credits included Gloria, his most recent film The Wave, which premiered in Cannes last year, and English-language titles Disobedience, The Wonder, and Gloria Bell. He was understood to be in production on his latest feature, Chilean Poet.
Lelio’s partner Amalia Kassia posted the news on Instagram on Friday morning. In a message in Spanish, she wrote: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of the Chilean filmmaker Sebastián Lelio.
“We are going through a time of deep sorrow, and his memory will remain with us forever. He was a wonderful person who contributed to Chilean culture during significant moments in its history.
“As a family, we ask for respect for our privacy and for consideration during these difficult times.”
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