Pavarotti Passed Away

Opera legend Luciano Pavarotti passed away. He died at his home in the northern city of Modena, at the age of 71. Pavarotti was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year. He had undergone five bouts of chemotherapy in the past year.

He last public appearance was in early 2006, when he performed his signature Puccini aria Nessun Dorma at the opening of the Winter Olympics in Turin.