Zaha Hadid Dead: Architect Genius Passes Away At Age 65, Celebrities React
Dame Zaha Hadid, one of the most noteworthy architects in the world, has died at age 65. Hadid was being treated for bronchitis at a Miami hospital where she died on Thursday of a heart attack.
Hadid won a Gold Medal from the Royal Institute of British Architects this year, where she spoke about the importance of female architects:
"We now see more established female architects all the time," she said. "That doesn't mean it's easy. Sometimes the challenges are immense. There has been tremendous change over recent years and we will continue this progress."
Hadid was born on Oct. 31, 1950 in Baghdad, Iraq. She studied at the American University of Beirut before transferring to the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London. Hadid designed the London Acquatics Centre, which served as the location for the Olympics and Paralymics in 2014.
Various celebrity and political figures have expressed their condolences on Twitter:
Zaha Hadid changed the way we see architecture & our world. Thank you Zaha for sharing your imagination with us. https://t.co/FSKI9ZTjlB
— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) March 31, 2016
RIP Zaha Hadid: one of the most brilliant artists of our generation. Chic deconstructivism. The power of imagination. The purity of tech
— Nina Garcia (@ninagarcia) March 31, 2016
I am so deeply saddened by the death of Zaha Hadid. She was a remarkable person with extraordinary talent and vision.
— MIKA official (@mikasounds) March 31, 2016
Dearest Zaha, the world will continue to walk through the world of your brilliant thoughts.
— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) March 31, 2016
So sad to hear of death of Zaha Hadid, she was an inspiration and her legacy lives on in wonderful buildings in Stratford & around the world
— Boris Johnson (@MayorofLondon) March 31, 2016
