Posted on 09/05/2007 9:41:50 PM PDT by Gigantor
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!)
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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.
Condolences
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
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...
Sorry to hear this but he has been ill for a while. He brought a little culture into my redneck life...
RIP :-(
The heavenly choir just added a new voice.
One of Gods greatest gifts is music.
RIP
I hate this cancer. It took a friend of mine as well as my mother last December.
God bless Pavarotti and his family.
Arivederci, Voce Grande!!!
SPLENDID picture, Hawkeye! Thanks!
Very sad news! The world has lost a great performer. Prayers for his family and friends.
Rest in pasta.
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.
And Pagliaccio sheds another tear...
Don't forget the pastor in Florida, D. James Kennedy...this actually is #4 today.
God bless him and his family.
What an incredible talent.
I’ll always remember the Christmas song he did on Saturday Night Live with Vanessa Williams-totally awesome,really blew me away
I think I enjoyed his big smile as much as his singing. RIP Luciano.
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