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Tenor Luciano Pavarotti Dies

Posted Sep 6, 07 1:00 AM CDT in Arts & Living,  World 

(Newser) – Opera star Luciano Pavarotti, one of the greatest tenors of the last century, died early this morning of pancreatic cancer, surrounded by his wife, sister and four daughters, in his hometown villa in Modena, Italy. He was 71. "The Maestro fought a long, tough battle," said his manager. "Fitting with the approach that characterized his life and work, he remained positive until finally succumbing to the last stages of his illness."

The charismatic "King of the High C's"  stole the hearts of audiences throughout the world, including at New York's Metropolitan Opera, where he performed an astonishing 379 times. With an almost child-like demeanor, Pavarotti helped popularize opera by performing with singers from Elton John to Sting. He was diagnosed with cancer two years ago in the middle of a farewell tour.

Source New York Times

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Tenor Luciano Pavarotti.   (Associated Press)
Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti flashes a trademark smile.   (Associated Press)
Tenor Luciano Pavarotti sings during a concert marking the 40th anniversary of his debut, in his native town of Modena, central Italy.   (Associated Press)
Luciano Pavarotti shortly after he was diagnosed with cancer.   (Associated Press)
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