Oscar-winning Chilean filmmaker Sebastian Lelio died at 52 following health complications. His partner, Amalia Kassai, confirmed the news in a social media post. She said, “We are going through a time of profound grief, and his memory will remain with us forever.” Many fans shared tributes for the late director.

Sebastian Lelio dies

It was confirmed by his family in a social media post from Lelio’s partner, Amalia Kassai. According to local media, he was found dead at his home, while Kassai’s post stated Lelio died “following health complications”.

“With great sadness, we announce the death, following health complications, of Chilean filmmaker Sebastián Lelio. We are going through a time of profound grief, and his memory will remain with us forever. He was a wonderful person who made significant contributions to Chilean culture at important moments in its history. As a family, we ask for privacy and consideration during these difficult time,” Amalia Kassai wrote.

Meanwhile, tributes have poured across social media platforms, remembering the late filmmaker.