"Christo is deeply saddened by the passing of his wife, partner and collaborator and is committed to honor the promise they made to each other many years ago: The art of Christo and Jeanne-Claude will continue," the message said. "Christo is dedicated to completing their current works in progress: 'Over the River, Project for the Arkansas River,' 'State of Colorado' and 'The Mastaba, Project for the United Arab Emirates,' as Jeanne-Claude would wish."
Christo and Jeanne-Claude met in Paris in November 1958 and have worked together for 51 years creating large-scale, temporary outdoor works of art such as "The Gates" in New York, "Wrapped Coast" in Sydney
and "The Umbrellas" in California and Japan.
The couple's Web site said it was Jeanne-Claude's wish that her body be donated to scientific research upon her death.
A memorial is expected to be announced at a later date.
Christo requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to people's charity of choice.
Copyright 2009 by United Press International.
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