Lelio dies at 52, 'A Fantastic Woman' Oscar winner
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Sebastian Lelio, who won an Oscar for A Fantastic Woman, has passed away at 52.
His partner, actor Amalia Kassai, found him at his house in the Las Condes district of Santiago, Chile and shared the news on Instagram, describing the family's deep grief and honoring his impact on Chilean culture.
Kassai: Lelio working, families request privacy
Kassai's tribute celebrated their life together and Lelio's creative spirit.
At the time of his passing, he was working on a film adaptation of Chilean Poet and prepping Voyagers with Andrew Garfield and Daisy Edgar-Jones.
Lelio also made waves with films like Gloria and Disobedience. His 2018 Oscar win was a big moment for Chilean cinema.
The families have asked for privacy as they mourn.