Taliesin West closes indefinitely after wind-blown roofing debris kills Brazilian university rector
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West in Scottsdale, Arizona, has closed indefinitely following the death of a 55-year-old Brazilian university rector. Rogério Renato Mateucci died instantly on October 16 after being struck in the head by roofing material dislodged by strong winds during a walking tour. The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation confirmed the closure, citing privacy and ongoing investigations, while authorities ruled out foul play.