Ted Seligson, one of Kansas City's leading architects of 20th century, dies from COVID Robert A. Cronkleton, The Kansas City Star Jan. 6—Theodore "Ted" H. Seligson, one of Kansas City's leading architects of the 20th century, died Monday of COVID-19, according to his obituary at Louis Memorial Chapel. The 90-year-old Seligson was described in his obit as a true Renaissance man who was an architect, urban and interior designer, professor, fine art consultant and curator. "In his spare time he was a semi-professional violin player, reader of hieroglyphics, historic preservation activist, antiquarian, lover of comics, compulsive teacher and raconteur," according to the obituary.