Italian Tenor Pavarotti Is Dead
The Associated Press
Thursday, September 6, 2007; 12:48 AMROME -- 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.
Tenor Luciano Pavarotti sings during a concert marking the 40th anniversary of his debut, in his native town of Modena, central Italy, in this April 29, 2001 file photo. Pavarotti, who has pancreatic cancer, was in
Tenor Luciano Pavarotti sings during a concert marking the 40th anniversary of his debut, in his native town of Modena, central Italy, in this April 29, 2001 file photo. Pavarotti, who has pancreatic cancer, was in "very serious" condition, the Italian news agency AGI reported Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007. (AP Photo/Paolo Ferrari, files) (Paolo Ferrari - AP)
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Yahoo!THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.
ROME (AP) — Luciano Pavarotti's health has deteriorated and the tenor was in very serious condition, suffering kidney problems and losing consciousness, a local Italian TV station reported Wednesday.
Oh ... good god .. what terrible news!
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