- Born
- October 12, 1935
- Died
- September 6, 2007 (aged 71)
- Known as
- opera singer, film actor, singer
Luciano Pavarotti was an Italian operatic tenor who during the late part of his career crossed over into popular music, eventually becoming one of the most acclaimed tenors of all time. He made numerous recordings of complete operas and individual arias, gaining worldwide fame for his tone and the nickname "King of the High Cs".
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