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Paula Rego cause of death
Paula Rego, the internationally celebrated Portuguese-born British artist known for her visceral and unsettling work, died at age 87.
Dame Maria Paula Figueroa Rego, born on 26th January 1935, was a Portuguese-British visual artist known particularly for her paintings and prints based on storybooks.
Rego’s style evolved from abstract to representational and favored pastels over oils for much of her career.
Her work often reflected feminism, coloured by folk-themes from her native Portugal.
What was Paula Rego’s net worth?
According to sources, Paula Rego had an estimated net worth of $8 Million.
Who was Paula Rego’s husband?
Paula Rego met artist, Victor Willing, who later because her husband in 1959. Victor Willing was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and died in 1988.
Did Paula Rego had kids?
Paula Rego and her late husband, Victor Willing had three kids, Victoria Willing, Caroline Willing, and Nick Willing
How old was Paula Rego?
Born on January 26, 1935, in Lisbon, Portugal. Paula Rego was 87 at her time of death.
What was Paula Rego cause of death?
Paula Rego died peacefully after a short illness.
The Victoria Miro gallery announced Rego’s death on Wednesday, saying: “She died peacefully this morning, after a short illness, at home in north London, surrounded by her family. Our heartfelt thoughts are with them.”
It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of the Portuguese-born, British artist Dame Paula Rego at the age of 87. She died peacefully this morning, after a short illness, at home in North London, surrounded by her family. Our heartfelt thoughts are with them. pic.twitter.com/hFXdIZeTtb
— Victoria Miro (@victoriamiro) June 8, 2022
