VAST VIEW Oscar-Winning 'A Fantastic Woman' Director Found Dead at 52
Acclaimed filmmaker Sebastian Lelio, who won an Academy Award for the Chilean drama 'A Fantastic Woman,' has died at 52, with his actress partner sharing an emotional tribute.
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Sebastian Lelio, the Chilean filmmaker whose 2017 drama "A Fantastic Woman" earned him an Academy Award, has died at age 52, according to Page Six.
His partner, actress Amalia Kassai, confirmed his death with a heartfelt tribute, though further details surrounding his passing were not disclosed in initial reports.
Lelio built an international reputation for telling bold, emotionally resonant stories, with "A Fantastic Woman" standing as the career-defining work that brought him global recognition and Oscar glory.
Sources: Page Six
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