Frank Gehry, Visionary Architect of Bilbao and Disney Hall, Dies at 96

Overview

• The death was first reported by the New York Times and confirmed by his chief of staff, Meaghan Lloyd.
• Gehry's office stated he died on Friday at his Santa Monica residence following a short respiratory illness.
• Born in Canada and later naturalized in the United States, he lived in California with his wife, Berta.
• His celebrated works include the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Vitra Design Museum, and the Fishdance Restaurant.
• A pioneer of digital design in architecture, he received the field’s top honor, the Pritzker Prize, in 1989.