Oscar-winning director Sebastián Lelio passed away on November 6 in Santiago at age 52. Florence Pugh, who worked with him on The Wonder, paid a heartfelt tribute to the filmmaker. She remembered him as a sensitive artist and said, "He cared so deeply for women." He was 52.
Oscar-winning director Sebastián Lelio passed away on November 6. Known for films like The Wonder and The Wave, he died in Santiago. The director was 52. Several celebrities paid heartfelt tributes to the late Sebastián. Florence Pugh, who worked with him on The Wonder, remembered him as a sensitive man with bright blue beaming eyes. The actress, heartbroken over his demise, stated that Sebastián was incredible man and the one who was recognised for the work he did for women. According to her, the late filmmaker dedicated his work to telling the stories of women.
Florence shared a photo with The Wonder director Sebastián. In a caption to her Instagram post, she wrote, "I’ve been processing this news since the day it happened, my brain is having a hard time accepting that this incredible man is no longer with us. Sebastián Lelio, what an absolute sparkling jewel you were. We met 5 years ago on The Wonder."
She stated that Sebastián was praised and recognised for the work he did for women. Florence added that he was man who stood firmly for women. "He cared so deeply for women." She further remembered him as a sensitive man, whose bright blue beaming eyes stared into one's soul even if they were talking about breakfast.
The actress shared that they had a lot to talk about The Wonder's cript, but what really allowed them to share heartbreat was their love for food. "Meat, stews, cheese, red wine. OH RED WINE we both would scream. He would take me out for foodie dinners in Dublin to talk about the project but we’d just be giddy over the chefs choices sent out. So it’s not lost on me that right before I’d found out about his passing, I’d purchased a special cut of beef and a special red wine, almost as a preparation for his mourning," Florence added.
On a concluding note, Florence revealed Sebastián taught her the need and importance of dancing. The actress added that the late filmmaker was gentle, patient, a brillinant artist and a director whose actions in his art made a difference. "This loss has really hurt my heart, and a big painful reminder that we don’t have forever." She also sent love and hugs to his family and friends and offered condolences.