Luciano Pavarotti dies at 71 - RIP

[paularoid]

One of the very FEW opera stars I enjoyed, both for his music and his public personality.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070906/ts_nm/pavarotti_health_dc

Italian opera star Luciano Pavarotti dies at 71

Reuters - Italian opera star Luciano Pavarotti, hailed by many as the greatest tenor of his generation, died early on Thursday after a long battle with cancer, his manager Terri Robson said.

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[lucille]

There are some great interviews with him here

http://www.abc.net.au/7.30

[aabram]

Thanks for this. It's something I didn't know, but I am glad I came online. Sad as he was a wonderful singer

[DaveM]

He will be sorely missed. One of the few performers of the past century to bring opera to a popular audience. A tremendous talent, and a great personality. May he be at rest. Surely there is an opera house in heaven....

[Bat]

He brought some great music to people who never would have heard it otherwise...He will indeed be missed. Lets hope he and Bubbles are making beautiful music together somewhere....

[RedjackRyan]

Even though I'm not much on opera, i have to admit I loved the sound of that wonderful voice. Heaven just gained a wonderful addition to the choir.

[saxman]

i didnt enjoy opera at all but had a chance to hear him in person. my views changed a little after seeing him. My Long time Friend Played Bass with him several times Hollywood Bowl , Vegas etc . He use to cry after because the music moved him so. RIP He will be missed