Brazilian university rector killed by roofing in Arizona accident

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 00:31 · Archive

Rogério Renato Mateucci, rector of a Brazilian Catholic university, was killed by roofing material blown loose by strong winds at Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West home in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Rogério Renato Mateucci, 55, the rector of the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná in Brazil, was killed on Friday afternoon when a piece of roofing material was blown loose by strong winds at Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West home in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was struck in the head whilst on a group architecture tour and died instantly at the scene. Winds in Scottsdale reached speeds of around 22 mph on Friday, with gusts of up to 32 mph.

Mateucci had led the Catholic university since 2022 and held a doctorate from Fordham University in educational leadership. The Marist Network, a Catholic nonprofit institution, said he had dedicated his life to education and the 'Marista mission', working as an educator and administrator with 'dedication, openness to dialogue and commitment to the University's identity'.

The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, which manages the historic home, expressed its 'deep condolences' and closed the property to the public. The university cancelled classes on Saturday and Monday and announced a memorial Mass to honour Mateucci at the University Chapel. His body is to be repatriated to Brazil, with funeral arrangements to follow.

How it is being reported

• College president killed in freak accident while touring famous architect’s homeRogério Renato Mateucci, 55, was on a group tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West home in Scottsdale when strong winds dislodged a piece of roofing that struck him in the head.New York Post · 20 Oct, 00:12
• Brazilian university boss killed in freak accident while touring Frank Lloyd Wright Arizona home after piece of metal was blown off roof by winds and struck himRogério Renato Mateucci, 55, was killed after roofing material was blown loose by strong winds on Friday afternoon at the home located in Scottsdale.Daily Mail · 19 Oct, 19:33

In this story: Rogério Renato Mateucci · Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná · Frank Lloyd Wright · Taliesin West · Scottsdale · Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation

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