Luciano Pavarotti, one of the most famous tenors of the 20th century and a figure whose hefty physique was known to millions as the quintessence of opera, died Thursday at his home in Modena, Italy.

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 ...

MODENA, Italy -- Luciano Pavarotti received a final, tearful standing ovation at his somber funeral Saturday after a recording of the Italian tenor and his father singing "Panis Angelicus" filled his ...

~ Pavarotti died early Thursday after a yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer. MILAN, Italy -- Hundreds of people gathered Thursday night in Modena's main piazza to pay final respects to Luciano ...

Luciano Pavarotti, the Italian singer whose ringing, pristine sound set a standard for operatic tenors of the postwar era, has died. He was 71. His death was announced by his manager. The cause was ...