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flag Architect Frank Gehry, known for iconic buildings like the Guggenheim Bilbao, died at 96 on December 5, 2025, from a respiratory illness.

flag Frank Gehry, the influential architect behind iconic buildings like the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and Fondation Louis Vuitton, died at 96 on December 5, 2025, in Santa Monica from a brief respiratory illness. flag Born Frank Goldberg in Toronto in 1929, he moved to Los Angeles in 1947, changed his name to overcome anti-Semitism, and studied architecture at USC. flag He launched his firm in 1962, gaining global acclaim for bold, sculptural designs using unconventional materials and digital technology. flag His work transformed urban landscapes and inspired generations, earning him the Pritzker Prize in 1989. flag Gehry also designed furniture, jewelry, and fashion, including a hat for Lady Gaga. flag He is survived by his wife, children, and sister.

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