The Chilean filmmaker Sebastian Lelio, Oscar winner for "A Fantastic Woman", has died at 52.

Chilean filmmaker Sebastian Lelio, known for winning the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film in 2017, passed away at 52 due to health issues. His partner, Amalia Kassai, announced his death on Instagram. Born in Argentina and raised in Chile, Lelio gained international recognition with his film Gloria, which won an award at the Berlinale. His Oscar-winning film, A Fantastic Woman, highlighted transgender issues and sparked discussions on rights in Chile. Production company Fabula praised his unique storytelling and focus on marginalized women. Lelio's contributions to Chilean culture were acknowledged by the Ministry of Culture, emphasizing his impact on national cinema. He was working on a film adaptation of Alejandro Zambra's novel.