Architect Frank Gehry, famous for his distinctive steel design, passes away at age 96

Frank Gehry, the celebrated architect recognized for his monumental, curving steel structures, including the iconic Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles and the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, has passed away, according to recent reports.

Born in Ontario, Canada in 1929, Gehry died at his Los Angeles residence on December 4, 2025. He was 96 years old. Details from the family have not been immediately released.

Gehry, raised in Los Angeles, emerged as one of the most influential American architects after Frank Lloyd Wright. Despite leaving Harvard University without completing his degree, he rose to global prominence in the late 1980s. His groundbreaking style, highlighted by the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, transformed both the city and the perception of contemporary architecture worldwide.

His legacy includes a series of dramatic, sculptural buildings that continue to inspire architects and design enthusiasts globally.

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Author: Connor Blake