Lucian Pavarotti has died at the age of 71 following his operation for pancreatic cancer in July last year and hospitalisation last month. The 71-year-old was considered one of the greatest voices of his generation, and achieved success well beyond the ranks of classical music enthusiasts.He won first prize in a competition in 1961 and was rewarded with the role of Rodolphe in Puccini's 'La Boheme' in nearby Reggio Emilia.Despite his success, he never fully learned to read music, preferring to memorise his roles.In 1996 he left his wife Adua after 35 years of marriage and three grown-up daughters for his secretary Nicoletta Mantovani, whom he married in 2003, they had one child.The singer's weight caused him increasing health problems in his later years, and he also ran into trouble with... Similar posts