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Tenor Luciano Pavarotti Dies

Succumbs to cancer surrounded by family in hometown Italian villa

(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.... More »

Reagan Aide Michael Deaver Dead at 69

Controversial advisor who managed Gipper's image falls to cancer

(Newser) - The man who crafted Ronald Reagan’s public persona died today of pancreatic cancer at age 69, the AP reports. Michael Deaver, part of the so-called “troika” that directed the Reagan presidency, specialized in managing the president’s image in the media. His own image was damaged by a... More »

'Best Little Whorehouse' Crusader Dies

Texas sheriff turned journalist inspired musical

(Newser) - Crusading Texas journalist Marvin Zindler, whose successful efforts in shutting down a brothel inspired the play and film The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, died yesterday from pancreatic cancer.  He was 85. He began his journalism career at the age of 51 after he was fired from a Texas... More »

Pavarotti's New Album Could Be Finale

Tenor records sacred music while battling cancer

(Newser) - Opera singer Luciano Pavarotti is recording songs for what could be his last album as the 71-year-old tenor battles pancreatic cancer. His elder daughter reportedly told a magazine that he "knows he will die soon," but later insisted her words had been twisted. Doctors discovered the cancer last... More »

Philosopher Richard Rorty Dies at 75

Influential thinker blasted the existence of truth, espoused patriotism

(Newser) - Richard Rorty, a celebrated intellectual whose ponderous body of work spanned the gamuts of philosophy, politics, and literary theory, died of pancreatic cancer Friday, at 75. Rorty was known both as a resplendent thinker and as on old lion of the left. “At 12, I knew that the point... More »

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