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Architect Frank Gehry Dies at 96, Leaving Lasting Legacy

12/8/2025

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Frank Gehry, the renowned architect, died on December 5 in Santa Monica, California, at age 96 after a brief respiratory illness.
Born in Toronto, Canada, Gehry revolutionized architecture with his iconic works, including the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Gehry received the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1989.
His legacy as a pioneering figure in contemporary architecture will continue to inspire future generations.

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Frank Gehry, the renowned architect, died on December 5 in Santa Monica, California, at age 96 after a brief respiratory illness.
Born in Toronto, Canada, Gehry revolutionized architecture with his iconic works, including the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Gehry received the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1989.
His legacy as a pioneering figure in contemporary architecture will continue to inspire future generations.