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Frank Gehry, World-Famous Postmodern Architect, Dead at 96

December 6, 2025

Frank Gehry, the renowned postmodern architect known for his imaginative designs and distinctive style, has passed away at the age of 96 due to a brief respiratory illness at his home in Santa Monica. Celebrated globally, Gehry's contributions to architecture earned him numerous prestigious awards, including the Pritzker Prize and the Americans for the Arts lifetime achievement award.

Frank Gehry, World-Famous Postmodern Architect, Dead at 96

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Frank Gehry died at 96 from a brief respiratory illness.
He was known for his signature postmodern architectural style.
Gehry received the Pritzker Prize and numerous other awards.
He was born Ephraim Owen Goldberg in Canada.
Gehry is survived by his wife and three children.

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Frank Gehry, World-Famous Postmodern Architect, Dead at 96

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