Brazilian university rector killed by roofing debris at Arizona landmark

Rogério Renato Mateucci, rector of Brazil’s Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná, was killed when a piece of roofing metal struck him during a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West home in Scottsdale, Arizona. The accident highlights the danger posed by strong winds and has led to the historic site closing until further notice.

Mateucci was 55 and died at the scene on Friday afternoon, according to the Scottsdale Fire Department. Winds in the area reached about 22 mph, with gusts of up to 32 mph. His university cancelled classes on Saturday and Monday and announced a memorial Mass; Brazilian education organisations praised his contribution to education.