-- Posted by Aurelius at 12:57 am on Sep. 6, 2007 ROME - Luciano Pavarotti, whose vibrant high C's and ebullient showmanship made him the most beloved and celebrated tenor since Caruso and one of the few opera singers to win crossover fame as a popular superstar, died Thursday. He was 71. View the full story http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070906/ap_on_en_mu/pavarotti;_ylt=AvW0PgEQOWzJJ7Vq5MEGJGms0NUE" target="_top">courtesy Yahoo! News