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Luciano Pavarotti dead
AP

Posted on 09/05/2007 9:41:50 PM PDT by Gigantor

Manager reports his death.


TOPICS: Breaking News
KEYWORDS: cancer; italia; italian; italy; lucianopavarotti; music; obituary; opera; pavarotti; pavarottiemorto; rip; tenors
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To: Salvation

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon them.

(If it’s possible, the Choirs of Angels just got a little bit better!)


41 posted on 09/05/2007 9:57:27 PM PDT by baa39
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To: Gigantor

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ROME (AP) - 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.

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.

Television station E’ TV Antenna-1 in Modena reported that the 71- year-old tenor, who has pancreatic cancer, had lost consciousness and was suffering from kidney problems at the Modena home where he has been recovering following a hospital stay.

The ANSA news agency, citing medical sources, said Pavarotti was believed to have lost consciousness for brief moments in recent days. The AGI news agency said Pavarotti was in “very serious condition.” It didn’t name its sources.

Modena hospital spokesman Alberto Greco confirmed Pavarotti was at home, but said he had no further information.

Pavarotti’s manager, Terri Robson, did not deny the reports; an associate answering Robson’s phone said she had no comment.

Pavarotti was released from the hospital Aug. 25, more than two weeks after he was admitted with a high fever. At the time, Robson denied Italian news reports that he had been treated for pneumonia.

The opera star had surgery for the cancer in July 2006 in a New York hospital.

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most deadly forms of the disease, though doctors said the surgery offered improved hopes for survival.

At the time of the operation, Pavarotti had been preparing to resume his farewell tour. He has made no public appearances since then.


42 posted on 09/05/2007 9:57:36 PM PDT by diverteach
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To: Gigantor

Condolences


43 posted on 09/05/2007 9:57:56 PM PDT by Sundog (It's a good day for a catharsis.)
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To: Gigantor

Ave Maria, piena di grazia,
il Signore è con te.
Tu sei benedetta fra le donne
e benedetto è il frutto del tuo seno, Gesú.
Santa Maria, Madre di Dio,
prega per noi peccatori,
adesso e nell’ora della nostra morte.

Amen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VATmgtmR5o4


44 posted on 09/05/2007 10:00:03 PM PDT by happinesswithoutpeace (You are receiving this broadcast as a dream)
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To: Gigantor
Never was a fan of his, or opera singers in general, but...

I remember him singing at one of the Olympics festivities a few years ago...

Next to the also-sang generic "pop stars"....

He was like a howitzer vs. a bunch of pea-shooters. He blew them all off the stage with the power of his voice.

Quite a presence, he was...

45 posted on 09/05/2007 10:00:04 PM PDT by FlyVet
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To: Gigantor

Sorry to hear this but he has been ill for a while. He brought a little culture into my redneck life...


46 posted on 09/05/2007 10:00:52 PM PDT by tubebender (My first great grandson is a Miniature Schnauzer...)
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To: Gigantor

RIP :-(


47 posted on 09/05/2007 10:01:44 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement
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To: Gigantor

The heavenly choir just added a new voice.


48 posted on 09/05/2007 10:03:21 PM PDT by JRios1968 (Faith is not believing that God can. It is knowing that God will. - Ben Stein)
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To: Gigantor

One of Gods greatest gifts is music.

RIP


49 posted on 09/05/2007 10:05:12 PM PDT by bobbyd (Flyer, I love and miss you...Lords best my FRiend)
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To: Gigantor

I hate this cancer. It took a friend of mine as well as my mother last December.

God bless Pavarotti and his family.


50 posted on 09/05/2007 10:05:25 PM PDT by peggybac (Tolerance is the virtue of believing in nothing)
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To: Gigantor
Every personal account I read today from Freepers about Pavarotti described a man who was always welcome to meet his fans and make them feel welcome. He was a class act.

Arivederci, Voce Grande!!!

51 posted on 09/05/2007 10:06:14 PM PDT by Captainpaintball (NO MORE WEAPONS-GRADE FOOD FROM CHINA!!!)
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To: hawkeye101

SPLENDID picture, Hawkeye! Thanks!


52 posted on 09/05/2007 10:06:49 PM PDT by JennysCool ("The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule." -Mencken)
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To: Gigantor

Very sad news! The world has lost a great performer. Prayers for his family and friends.


53 posted on 09/05/2007 10:07:24 PM PDT by Theresawithanh (FRED!)
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To: Gigantor

Rest in pasta.


54 posted on 09/05/2007 10:08:09 PM PDT by Wally_Kalbacken (Seldom right but never in doubt)
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To: Gigantor

They always talk about people dying in threes...well not only did it happen today, but in three different categories - politician (two, the current and former Republican representatives), pastor (D. James Kennedy of Coral Ridge Ministries), and Pavarotti.

Godspeed all.


55 posted on 09/05/2007 10:08:47 PM PDT by Christian4Bush ("Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech." Hold a hearing on that.)
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To: Gigantor

And Pagliaccio sheds another tear...


56 posted on 09/05/2007 10:09:50 PM PDT by Reaganesque (Romney for President 2008)
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To: Tall_Texan
This is shocking. Two representatives and an opera star in one day. Does that make 3 or do we have to find that aviator first?

Don't forget the pastor in Florida, D. James Kennedy...this actually is #4 today.

57 posted on 09/05/2007 10:11:27 PM PDT by Christian4Bush ("Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech." Hold a hearing on that.)
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To: Gigantor

God bless him and his family.

What an incredible talent.


58 posted on 09/05/2007 10:11:30 PM PDT by khnyny (Hillary has given Bill a new title: Chief Flying Monkey)
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To: Gigantor

I’ll always remember the Christmas song he did on Saturday Night Live with Vanessa Williams-totally awesome,really blew me away


59 posted on 09/05/2007 10:11:32 PM PDT by hercuroc
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To: Gigantor

I think I enjoyed his big smile as much as his singing. RIP Luciano.


60 posted on 09/05/2007 10:11:50 PM PDT by bluefish (I'm Hillaryphobing...)
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