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Richard Driehaus, a DePaul alumnus who made remarkable commitments to the Chicago university and community, has died Photo: Andy Goodwin
The financier and philanthropist Richard Driehaus died Tuesday evening at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Driehaus, who was born in the city in 1942, championed art and classical architecture in his hometown. We are deeply saddened by the news of Richard Driehaus s passing. Everyone at the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events extends our most sincere condolences to his family and colleagues,” said the city’s culture commissioner Mark Kelly. “He was a longtime icon of Chicago’s art, design and historic preservation community and a champion of our city s cultural history as well as emerging creative voices. He will be truly missed.