At 96 years old, the renowned architect Frank Gehry passed away at his home in Santa Monica, leaving behind a legacy that spanned iconic structures like the Walt Disney Concert Hall and Chicago’s Pritzker Concert Pavilion. But what caught the attention of many of his fans was the question of his net worth at the time of his death.
Gehry’s chief of staff confirmed to The New York Times that he had succumbed to a brief respiratory illness. Along with his cause of death, it was revealed that at the time of his passing, Gehry had an estimated net worth of $10 million.
The Canadian-born architect was not only known for his work on grand concert venues but also for designing other notable buildings like the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and the MIT Ray and Maria Stata Center. Vanity Fair even declared him the “most important architect of our age” back in 2010, and he earned the prestigious Pritzker Prize in 1989.
In addition to his architectural accomplishments, Gehry dabbled in other fields, creating furniture designs and collaborating with luxury brands like Tiffany & Co. and Louis Vuitton for exclusive pieces.
In his personal life, Gehry was married twice and had a blended family with his wives. Together, they raised two daughters and two sons, with his eldest daughter sadly passing away from cancer in 2008.
Frank Gehry’s influence in the world of architecture will surely be remembered for years to come, and his impact on design and creativity will continue to inspire future generations.
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