Famed for sculptural structures, architect Frank Gehry dies at age 96

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By The Associated PressDecember 5, 2025 at 10:48 PM

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Frank Gehry, the celebrated architect known for his sculptural and innovative designs, died at his home in Santa Monica, California, on Friday at the age of 96 after a short respiratory illness. Gehry's designs, influenced by modern pop art, reshaped skylines worldwide, with notable works including the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, and the DZ Bank Building in Berlin. He received numerous prestigious awards, including the Pritzker Prize, recognizing his original and impactful contributions to architecture. Gehry continued working into his 80s, leaving behind a legacy of imaginative and monumental buildings.

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