Italian opera legend Luciano Pavarotti is dead

Published by Foehammer 2 years, 6 months ago in Western Civilization and Music. Tags: luciano pavarotti, maestro, modena italy, Music, pancreatic cancer, tenors, Western Civilization.

From the AP, sad news. One of the greats has passed on:

ROME - Luciano Pavarotti, whose vibrant high C’s and ebullient showmanship made him one of the world’s most beloved tenors, died Thursday, his manager told The Associated Press. He was 71.

His manager, Terri Robson, told the AP in an e-mailed statement that Pavarotti died at his home in Modena, Italy, at 5 a.m. local time. Pavarotti had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year and underwent further treatment in August.

“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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1 Gramfan |

Sep 6th, 2007 at 7:10 am

By today’s standards, not old at all and hence tragic.

A great loss to the world of music, and western culture in general.

Thank heavens we have such great audi technology that we can listen to him for many,many years.

Maybe the cell ‘phone salesman from Wales may be prompted to continue his very promising career. By no means a replacement, but a good option.
2 Mo |

Sep 6th, 2007 at 3:34 pm

Truly a great loss.

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