Chilean filmmaker Sebastián Lelio, director of the Oscar-winning “A Fantastic Woman,” dies at age 52 in Santiago. Multiple outlets report he is found dead at his home on Friday. His partner, actress Amalia Kassai, confirms the death publicly, with reporting that she attributes it to health reasons.
Lelio’s career is highlighted across the coverage, including his Oscar win and later high-profile international work. Outlets note he directed “The Wonder” and “The Wave,” and also made films that reached international audiences such as “Gloria,” which was remade in Hollywood as “Gloria Bell” with Julianne Moore. Some coverage also underscores earlier awards and collaborations, including his work with Paulina García.
While all sources agree on the basic facts of Lelio’s death, they vary in how much detail they include about the circumstances and which projects they foreground. Some emphasize major Hollywood casting, while others focus more on biographical confirmation and specific career milestones.
