World-renowned artist Robert Rauschenberg, 82, has died.

He died at 11:30 p.m. Monday at his home on Captiva. He was on a respirator, according to Jennifer Benton, a longtime friend.

Rauschenberg recently had been hospitalized with pneumonia, but came home last week. His wish was to die peacefully in his bed, Benton said.

He was considered the foremost contemporary artist in the United States.