Sebastian Lelio, Oscar-winning Chilean filmmaker known for A Fantastic Woman and The Wonder, dies at 52 following ‘health complications’

Sebastian Lelio, the Oscar-winning Chilean filmmaker known for A Fantastic Woman and The Wonder, has died at the age of 52 following health complications.

Death confirmed by family

Lelio’s death was confirmed by his family in a social media post shared by his partner, Amalia Kassai. Kassai said he died “following health complications.”

Local media reported that Lelio was found dead at his home. No further details about the reported health complications were provided in the available information.

Career in international cinema

Lelio was recognised internationally for his work as a filmmaker, including A Fantastic Woman and The Wonder. His death marks the loss of a prominent Chilean director whose films reached audiences beyond the country’s national cinema.

Further details about funeral arrangements or tributes were not included in the announcement available at the time of publication.