Renowned tenor Pavarotti dies at 71

September 06, 2007 Opera superstar Luciano Pavarotti, beloved by millions of fans who heard him in venues ranging from the Metropolitan Opera to Dodger Stadium, died early Thursday morning at his home in Modena, Italy, after a year-plus battle with pancreatic cancer. Pavarotti was arguably more successful than any other post-war classical performer in straddling both the worlds of opera and pop culture, especially through his association with fellow singers Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras as the Three Tenors, as well as charity work with such pop icons as U2 and Mariah Carey. "Luciano Pavarotti wasn't only an extraordinary artist and interpreter, he also made a great contribution to the development of the record industry," says Enzo Mazza, president of labels body FIMI.

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