Chilean director Sebastián Lelio, Oscar winner for A Fantastic Woman, dies at 52
The gist
Chilean filmmaker Sebastián Lelio, director of Oscar-winning 'A Fantastic Woman,' died at 52.
His death came while he was filming 'Chilean Poet,' leaving that production's future unannounced.
How it unfolded
- Nov 6, 2026Chilean media reported that Sebastián Lelio, director of Oscar-winning 'A Fantastic Woman,' was found dead at his home in Las Condes, a district in eastern Santiago. He was 52.
- Nov 6, 2026His family confirmed his death in a statement shared by his partner, actress Amalia Kassai, citing health reasons without identifying a specific illness.
- Nov 6, 2026At the time of his death he was filming 'Chilean Poet,' an adaptation of Alejandro Zambra's novel; the production's future had not been announced.
Key terms
- Academy Award
- Annual awards by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honoring excellence in film.
Source: Wikipedia