# Tourist dies at Frank Lloyd Wright landmark

> Tourist killed by weather-related accident at Taliesin West.
- Title: Tourist dies at Frank Lloyd Wright landmark · Fox News
- Summary: Tourist killed by weather-related accident at Taliesin West. A tourist visiting Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West was fatally struck by roofing material…
- Keywords: taliesin west, frank lloyd wright, scottsdale police, pontifical catholic university of paraná, rogério renato mateucci, freak accident, weather-related incident, news, politics, Tourist, dies, Frank
- Source: Fox News — https://foxnews.com/travel/tourist-killed-freak-accident-landmark-designed-famous-architects
- Author: Andrea Margolis
- Published: 2026-10-20T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: taliesin west, frank lloyd wright, scottsdale police, pontifical catholic university of paraná, rogério renato mateucci, freak accident, weather-related incident, news, politics
## Tourist killed at Taliesin West
A tourist was killed in a weather-related accident at Taliesin West in Arizona.
## Rogério Renato Mateucci
Rogério Renato Mateucci, 55, was killed when strong winds blew roofing material into his head.
## Mateucci's background
Mateucci was rector of the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná in Brazil and loved art and architecture.
## Taliesin West closed
Taliesin West, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, closed to the public until further notice.
## Scottsdale Police response
Scottsdale Police confirmed no foul play and the incident was weather-related.
## University reaction
The university canceled classes at three campuses and suspended administrative operations.
## Key takeaway

A tourist visiting Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West was fatally struck by roofing material during strong winds.