# Oscar-Winning Filmmaker Lelio Dies

- Place: Santiago, Chile (-33.45, -70.6667)
- Published: 2026-11-08T00:15:00.549Z · expires 2026-11-15T00:15:00.549Z
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Oscar-winning Chilean filmmaker Sebastián Lelio has died at 52 in Santiago, per LinkedIn.

Lelio, known for acclaimed dramas like 'A Fantastic Woman,' 'The Wonder,' and 'The Wave,' passed away in the capital city where he was based, according to multiple news outlets including Facebook.

The death marks a significant loss for Chilean cinema, as Lelio's work broke ground with its portrayal of transgender women and earned international recognition.

## Sources

- [SANTIAGO, Chile — Oscar-winning Chilean filmmaker Sebastián Lelio, whose acclaimed drama “A Fantastic Woman” broke ground with its portrayal of a transgender woman, has died in Santiago, Chile, at 52.](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/the-manila-times_santiago-chile-oscar-winning-chilean-activity-7524609338603208704-JKZF) · linkedin.com · 2026-11-06
- [Sebastián Lelio, the Oscar-winning Chilean filmmaker behind such pics as 'A Fantastic Woman,' 'The Wonder' and 'The Wave,' died Nov. 6 in Santiago. He was 52. Read more below.](https://www.facebook.com/deadline/posts/sebasti%C3%A1n-lelio-the-oscar-winning-chilean-filmmaker-behind-such-pics-as-a-fantas/1484039156929753/) · facebook.com · 2026-11-06
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