Artist behind iconic sculptures of Sam Houston, the Beatles, and 'We Love Houston' signs dies at 98

Thursday, July 17, 2025
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The artist behind several iconic sculptures in the Houston area has died, according to a family representative.

The video above is from a previous report.

David Adickes is known for creating the giant Sam Houston sculpture on I-45 in Huntsville, the colorful "We Love Houston" signs in Hobby and Bush airports, and his huge images of the Beatles in East Downtown. He died at 98 years old.

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