His father was a baker and a singer, his mother worked in a cigar factory, and he was one of the best tenors in known history. Luciano Pavarotti died today at his home in Italy. He was 71. In an email statement, his manager, Terri Robson, wrote, “The Maestro fought a long, tough battle against the pancreatic cancer which eventually took his life. In fitting with the approach that characterized his life and work, he remained positive...