American filmmaker arrested and jailed for spreading pro-Russia propaganda dies in Ukrainian prison

A 55-year-old American born journalist and filmmaker, Gonzalo Lira, died in a Ukrainian prison where he was serving time for allegedly spreading Russian propaganda.

"We can confirm the death of U.S. citizen Gonzalo Lira in Ukraine," a State Department spokesperson told Fox News Digital. "We offer our sincerest condolences to the family on their loss."