Chilean director Sebastián Lelio, Oscar winner for 'Una mujer fantástica', found dead at 52
Reports say Sebastián Lelio was found dead in his Las Condes home; he was 52 and the director of Oscar-winning 'Una mujer fantástica'.
Chilean filmmaker Sebastián Lelio, 52, was found dead at his home in the Las Condes district east of Santiago, according to multiple reports published on November 6.
Lelio was the director of Una mujer fantástica, the film that won him an Academy Award. He was widely known for that work internationally.
News accounts reporting the discovery gave no details about the circumstances of his death and did not include a cause.
It was not immediately clear whether authorities or family had released an official statement confirming the reports or providing more information.
Why it matters to you
As the director of an Oscar-winning film, Lelio's death is significant for Chilean cinema and the international film community. Further information from officials will be needed to clarify the circumstances.