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RIP Luciano Pavarotti
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In 1998, Pavarotti lent his name and his considerable influence to PETA’s campaign to raise animal welfare standards in Taiwan—where scores of homeless dogs were rounded up by garbage collectors to be poisoned, electrocuted, drowned or slowly starved. The cruelty touched Pavarotti deeply, and, with his help, the campaign resulted in the first ever animal welfare law in that country, which has since passed progressive legislation banning circuses and prohibiting the export of exotic animals as pets. Pavarotti also raised his voice for animals who are electrocuted, gassed, and drowned in the fur industry, having signed another PETA petition against fur following one of his performances at LaScala.
Pavarotti's great voice will be missed around the world, and at PETA, he will be particularly missed as a powerful voice for animals.
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i'm deeply shocked and saddened about this news! i'm a big fan of great luciano for all he did during his lifetime! he was a real giant in art and culture and his whole person was spreading so much love and sunshine! like enrico caruso he was a huge animal friend and protector and he has risen his voice for the animals in the same way as for to sing the unforgettable operas in this world! we shall miss you so much - divine luciano - may heaven embrace you! and in our love you shall remain as on the first day!
nessun dorma... neanche tu - o prinicipessa nella tua fredda stanza - guardi le stelle che tremano d'amore e di speranza....il mio nome nessun'sapra - no - no - sulla tua bocca lo diro quando la luce spendera! ed il mio bacio scogliera il silenzio e ti fa mia! tramontate stelle, tramontate stelle - all'alba vincero...vincero...vincero!!!
Posted by: rosario and claudia marrapodi | September 6, 2007 11:32 AM
The world has lost a wonderful man known world wide for his compassion for animals and humans.
He shall be greatly missed.
Rest in peace kind one.
Judith
Posted by: Judith, Freedom Fighter | September 6, 2007 12:15 PM
I have always loved Luciano Pavarotti, and now that I have learned about all he has done for the animals, my heart swells even more! He was truly a remarkable person with a larger than life talent. His voice was beautiful and he will be missed tremendously.
Posted by: Julie | September 6, 2007 01:08 PM
Pavarotti will be sadly missed by all. He was one of the greatest opera singers in the world and his compassion and humanity is immeasurable.
Posted by: Brandon Harris | September 6, 2007 06:21 PM
Wow, this is info I didn't know of. I loved Pavarotti's voice and am glad to know how he felt about animals. He will be greatly missed.
Posted by: Sharon Adair | September 6, 2007 10:10 PM
God Bless this beautiful man, he did so much for the animals, may he feel no more pain
Posted by: carolyn | September 6, 2007 10:55 PM
R.I.P. MAESTRO!
Posted by: matthew festa | September 6, 2007 10:56 PM
The passing away of great soul Luciano Pavarotti is a terrible loss for everybody of us! There are now four great souls and angels for animals who left us: Gretchen Wyler, Anna Nicole Smith, Hans Ruesch and Luciano Pavarotti! When God calls them all together this means that we shall get even more help by them directly from their spiritual abode! In this way they can act with real strong power - we are confident!!!
Posted by: Ranno Family | September 7, 2007 08:18 AM
I can remember when Pavarotti came to perform in Oklahoma City when I was a teenager. He was given two gifts, a horse and a mink cowboy hat. My mother was in his personal presence when the gifts were presented. She was already embarressed about both gifts. He hated getting the horse because he knew that he had no personal time or space for the animal. He was disgusted by the hat which he called "a vulger display of unnecessary wealth and cruelty." At that point in time I was impressed with more than his magnificent voice. He was much to young to die. He had so much left to give. RIP Mr. Pavrotti.
Posted by: Loriel | September 10, 2007 10:37 AM