World-renowned Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti dies at 71

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 09-06-2007, 05:57 AM

Sad News indeed:

Luciano Pavarotti, one of the world's great tenors and a man known for his ability to hold a high C for a period of time that seemed beyond human capability, will sing no more.

Pavarotti died early Thursday morning in his hometown of Modena, Italy, of complications of pancreatic cancer. He was 71.

He had been battling the disease since July 2006, when he cancelled a farewell concert tour on the advice of doctors.

One of the world's most recognized opera singers, Pavarotti is often credited with popularizing opera.

"For me, music making is the most joyful activity possible, the most perfect expression of any emotion," he once said.

His career mixed concert appearances featuring both modern popular songs and the opera classics. As a member of the Three Tenors, with Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras, he packed arenas.

Stratos · 09-06-2007, 06:22 AM

I just heard this on the news. 71 is not an age to die at.

RIP, Luciano.

Sever · 09-06-2007, 07:35 AM

I bet he went out still with jet black hair.

RIP.

Beaumanoir · 09-06-2007, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Stratos

71 is not an age to die at.

Not being funny but... yes it is. The world average is 67, so he's above that. And given his general health, and the fact he weighed about 280lbs when he died - well, let's just say it's not a huge shock.

Still, all that aside, he was a great man, a huge talent, and he will be missed.

Nightbird · 09-06-2007, 08:01 AM

I remember a song he did with Sting that was one of the most beautiful things I ever heard

Beaumanoir · 09-06-2007, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Nightbird

I remember a song he did with Sting that was one of the most beautiful things I ever heard

Neb???

Ladyzekke · 09-06-2007, 10:20 AM

Aww that's sad.

He was sick for a long time though. May he rest in peace.

Balintherlas · 09-06-2007, 10:44 AM

Yea, my grandpa died at 67. Anyway, you can call me an uncultured barbarian, but I don't think I've heard Pavarotti.

johnny · 09-06-2007, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Balintherlas

Yea, my grandpa died at 67. Anyway, you can call me an uncultured barbarian, but I don't think I've heard Pavarotti.

Well, you probably heard him one way or another, but it's not really that weird if you didn't recognize him, you gotta be familiar with classic and opera. He had quite a unique voice, but if you let me choose out of 5 tenors which voice is Pavarotti's, i guess i wouldn't know the answer either, all tenors sound the same to me.

On the plus side, should you be interested in his music, you'll probably find most of it in the bargainbins these days.

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 09-06-2007, 12:33 PM

Sales will probably go up now.

09-06-2007, 05:57 AM	#1
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 60 Posts: 5,634	World-renowned Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti dies at 71 Sad News indeed: Luciano Pavarotti, one of the world's great tenors and a man known for his ability to hold a high C for a period of time that seemed beyond human capability, will sing no more. Pavarotti died early Thursday morning in his hometown of Modena, Italy, of complications of pancreatic cancer. He was 71. He had been battling the disease since July 2006, when he cancelled a farewell concert tour on the advice of doctors. One of the world's most recognized opera singers, Pavarotti is often credited with popularizing opera. "For me, music making is the most joyful activity possible, the most perfect expression of any emotion," he once said. His career mixed concert appearances featuring both modern popular songs and the opera classics. As a member of the Three Tenors, with Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras, he packed arenas. __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)

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Sever Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 31, 2002 Location: Western Australia Age: 44 Posts: 3,293	Re: World-renowned Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti dies at 71 I bet he went out still with jet black hair. RIP. __________________ Say say, oh playmate i cannot play with you my dolly's got the flu boo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo

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Ladyzekke Ironworks Atomic Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Virginia, U.S.A. Age: 58 Posts: 9,005	Re: World-renowned Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti dies at 71 Aww that's sad. He was sick for a long time though. May he rest in peace. __________________ Reality Show Recaps

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