Frank Gehry, the renowned Canadian-American architect, has died at the age of 96. His chief of staff, Meaghan Lloyd, confirmed that Gehry passed away on Friday morning in Santa Monica. Gehry was celebrated for his innovative and imaginative architectural designs, which include iconic structures such as the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, and Berlin’s DZ Bank Building. Born on February 28, 1929, in Toronto, Gehry moved to Los Angeles in 1947 with his family. He later earned a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Southern California. Over a career that spanned more than six decades, Gehry designed numerous public and private buildings worldwide. His architectural style is characterised by distorted and fragmented shapes, often using unconventional materials. Gehry’s work consistently emphasised the importance of the surrounding environment, ensuring that his designs complemented the broader context and culture. Throughout his illustrious career, Gehry received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1989. He was also awarded the Gold Medal for Architecture from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in 2000. Gehry’s influence extended beyond architecture, as he was recognised by various governments and institutions globally. In 2003, he was designated a Companion to the Order of Canada. He was inducted into the European Academy of Sciences and Arts by the European Union in 2006. In 2009, Gehry was honoured as a Chevalier and later elevated to the rank of Commandeur of the National Order of the Legion of Honour in 2014, France's highest distinction for military and civil merits. His contributions to architecture were further acknowledged when he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from US President Barack Obama in 2016.