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IM Pei dies aged 102

By 2019-05-17T07:15:00

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Louvre pyramid architect was awarded RIBA Gold Medal in 2010

Architect IM Pei has died aged 102, at his home in Manhattan.

His son Li Chung Pei, one of two of his children who became architects, said his father had recently celebrated his birthday with a family dinner.

Pei, who was born in China but began his career in America, became one of the most respected architects in the world. 

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