Zaha Hadid Death Elicits Twitter Tributes

March 31, 2016 1:05 PM EDT

Many were shocked and saddened at the sudden death of Zaha Hadid, one of the world’s foremost architects, on Thursday.

When news broke that the Iraqi-British architect passed away at age 65 following a heart attack Thursday morning, scores of fans and friends took to Twitter to pay tribute and mourn her passing.

Hadid’s firm confirmed her death:

And a number of prominent art or architecture institutions, their members, and architecture writers expressed their sadness:

We are very sad to hear that Zaha Hadid has died. Our thoughts are with her family and friends. pic.twitter.com/asIZoP3UdI
— Tate (@Tate) March 31, 2016

So sad to hear of the death of Zaha, a creative master who challenged convention and broadened the possibilities of architecture.
— Christine Murray (@tcmurray) March 31, 2016

Sad news. She was astonishing, a groundbreaker, including as a powerful woman who showed that great architecture is not just a man's game.
— Michael Kimmelman (@kimmelman) March 31, 2016

I can't believe the news about Zaha Hadid, what an inspiring woman. RIP
— Karl Sharro (@KarlreMarks) March 31, 2016

I am still reeling from the shock of Zaha Hadid's sudden death. A catastrophic loss for architecture, and a great personal sadness.
— Paul Goldberger (@paulgoldberger) March 31, 2016

So sad that we lost a great figure who built the world we live in. Zaha Hadid you will always be the greatest example of perfection 🙏
— Elissa (@elissakh) March 31, 2016

I am so so so shocked, I have no words. https://t.co/pcbyzGxdGi
— Paola Antonelli (@curiousoctopus) March 31, 2016

So very sad to hear of the death of #zahahadid I sense that her best was yet to come. She unleashed a strange new architecture on the world.
— Tom Dyckhoff (@tomdyckhoff) March 31, 2016

Very sad news of the death of Dame Zaha Hadid who was to receive an Honorary Degree in June. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.
— Cambridge University (@Cambridge_Uni) March 31, 2016

#RIP Dame Zaha Hadid. Her legacy lives on in Oxford through the Middle East Centre @StAntsCollege. pic.twitter.com/UTVm2yZIg6
— Bodleian Libraries (@bodleianlibs) March 31, 2016

Celebrities and fans, including London Mayor Boris Johnson and British Culture Minister Ed Vaizey, also responded with admiration for Hadid and her work:

Goodbye to Zaha Hadid-- you were a daring original, who let nothing keep you from the realization of your particular genius. Too soon gone.
— Holland Taylor (@HollandTaylor) March 31, 2016

Sad to hear of the passing of Zaha Hadid, an amazing dreamer and manifestor. pic.twitter.com/Bz6qglofS7
— KT Tunstall (@KTTunstall) 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 (@mikasounds) March 31, 2016

I consider myself extremely fortunate to have been her friend these last few years. She was funny and brilliant. I will miss her very much.
— MIKA (@mikasounds) March 31, 2016

"People think that the most appropriate building is a rectangle... but the world is not a rectangle." - #ZahaHadid pic.twitter.com/8IyFY17h1y
— CℓΔris CyΔrron (@Cyarron) March 31, 2016

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