Luciano Pavarotti, whose vibrant high C's and ebullient showmanship made him one the most beloved tenors, has died, his manager told The Associated Press. He was 71.
Pavarotti had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year and underwent further treatment in August 2007. His manager, Terri Robson, told the AP in an e-mail statement that Pavarotti died at his home in Modena, Italy, at 5 a.m. local time.
"The Maestro fought a long, tough battle against the pancreatic cancer which eventually took his life. In fitting with the approach that characterised his life and work, he remained positive until finally succumbing to the last stages of his illness," the statement said.
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We shall dearly miss a man ... (Below threshold)1. Posted by Ed - The Music Man | September 6, 2007 5:22 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
We shall dearly miss a man who was so much more than just a singer. He was a family man, surrounding himself with family after a concert. A true legend who has left an enormous legacy and enormous void to fill. Strange how truly famous people don't show up in the gossip magazines or take money for access to their wedding. He just went out to sing, as he says, as well as he could every single time he took the stage or got behind a studio microphone. Ed - The Music Man
1. Posted by Ed - The Music Man | September 6, 2007 5:22 AM |
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2. Posted by nes | September 6, 2007 8:29 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I am so unhappy beacuse of his die. He was the greatest as a tenor. there are some singers in the world no matter what they sing, they can catch you easily by their voices and take you away. Pavarotti was one of them, he lived in music and contacted with all people around the world by this way. We memorized his voice in our minds and hearts. You will never die for the future generations. Rest in peace Pavarotti!!
2. Posted by nes | September 6, 2007 8:29 AM |
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3. Posted by mojo | September 6, 2007 10:24 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
That Pan-Can is some bad shit.
Adio, maestro!
3. Posted by mojo | September 6, 2007 10:24 AM |
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Posted on September 6, 2007 10:24