(CNN) -- Luciano Pavarotti died Thursday at the age of 71 after suffering from pancreatic cancer.  I-Report contributors shared their memories of the famed opera tenor. Here is a selection of those stories:





Annamaria Capicchioni shared this snapshot from the 1993 Pavarotti San Marino Grand Prix in Modena, Italy.





Leslie Oakley of Davenport, Florida I grew up in a small town in Kentucky where opera didn't exactly fit in the scheme of things. My family wasn't at all musical either but seeing as though I took an interest in it, my parents indulged me with opera recordings. One of the first ones I received was The Three Tenors. Luciano Pavarotti was to me what Michael Jordan was to other children. He was my hero. I even did a report on him one year in high school. I can remember sitting in my room listening to his voice, closing my eyes and seeing the operas unfold in my mind. He inspired me to teach myself to sing, and I went on to win awards in high school and to sing for three professional groups out of college. Singing has enriched my life immeasurably, and I owe it all to that beautiful voice that so entranced me as a child. I have many fond memories of Pavarotti. His voice always moves me to tears. It is the feeling of being given a glimpse of the divine that I will most remember about him. My prayers and thoughts are with his family and friends. There will never be another Pavarotti.





Edmund Chua of Singapore Maestro's voice was truly a blessing. That exciting, that fascinating quality, that, sigh ... too many adjectives. Of course, there was that unforgettable personality. Personally, (don't know if this is a right thing to say but) I saw Italy in him, so to speak, always loving life. Knew he was fighting cancer but always thought he'd recover. I was hoping I'd be able to watch him live but I guess it'll only be in the footage. He's indeed a legend lost, a legacy remembered. ... We'll miss him.





Tina Minges of Woodland, California I never cared for opera ... then I heard Pavarotti ... and from that point I loved it.





Sandra Miser of Dallas, Texas I consider him the greatest singer ever. His voice had a quality like no others. I cried going to work this morning when I heard he was gone. When I listen to his music I can disappear into the beauty of it and be a peace. He will be greatly missed. Thank goodness for CDs so that we will never be without his voice.





George Wendy of Eatons Neck, New York We had the pleasure of seeing Mr. Pavarotti sing a few times. His recital with James Levine at the Metropolitan Opera House was remarkable. I could not imagine feeling more emotion from listening to someone sing. Ciao, Luciano!





Shannon Broussard of Springfield, Missouri Heaven now has a tenor for its choir.





Chris Nissen of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania I heard Pavarotti perform twice in Philadelphia during the years he sponsored an operatic competition for young performers. I still have goose bumps thinking about the brilliance of those two evenings. Not only was his performance breathtaking, but his genuine joy in sharing the stage with the winners of the competition was obvious and written all over his face with a grand smile. Whenever I need to feel inspired with my own work I go and dig out my Pavarotti CDs. Bravo to the great one!





Reynaldo O. Arcilla, Philippines  Even Mt. Etna wept when Luciano Pavarotti, one of the greatest opera singers of all time, died.





Marelize, South Africa In the mid-'90s, Luciano Pavarotti came to South Africa and performed in the town of Stellenboch. It was a very exclusive open-air concert. The tickets were very expensive and all the rich and famous in South Africa were there. Next to the stadium is a river that runs through the town. On the night, crowds of people gathered along the banks of the river. Like me, they could not afford the concert. From where we stood we could see
( CNN ) -- Luciano Pavarotti died Thursday at the age of 71 after suffering from pancreatic cancer . I - Report contributors shared their memories of the famed opera tenor . Here is a selection of those stories : Annamaria Capicchioni shared this snapshot from the 1993 Pavarotti San Marino Grand Prix in Modena , Italy . Leslie Oakley of Davenport , Florida I grew up in a small town in Kentucky where opera did n't exactly fit in the scheme of things . My family was n't at all musical either but seeing as though I took an interest in it , my parents indulged me with opera recordings . One of the first ones I received was The Three Tenors . Luciano Pavarotti was to me what Michael Jordan was to other children . He was my hero . I even did a report on him one year in high school . I can remember sitting in my room listening to his voice , closing my eyes and seeing the operas unfold in my mind . He inspired me to teach myself to sing , and I went on to win awards in high school and to sing for three professional groups out of college . Singing has enriched my life immeasurably , and I owe it all to that beautiful voice that so entranced me as a child . I have many fond memories of Pavarotti . His voice always moves me to tears . It is the feeling of being given a glimpse of the divine that I will most remember about him . My prayers and thoughts are with his family and friends . There will never be another Pavarotti . Edmund Chua of Singapore Maestro 's voice was truly a blessing . That exciting , that fascinating quality , that , sigh ... too many adjectives . Of course , there was that unforgettable personality . Personally , ( do n't know if this is a right thing to say but ) I saw Italy in him , so to speak , always loving life . Knew he was fighting cancer but always thought he 'd recover . I was hoping I 'd be able to watch him live but I guess it 'll only be in the footage . He 's indeed a legend lost , a legacy remembered . ... We 'll miss him . Tina Minges of Woodland , California I never cared for opera ... then I heard Pavarotti ... and from that point I loved it . Sandra Miser of Dallas , Texas I consider him the greatest singer ever . His voice had a quality like no others . I cried going to work this morning when I heard he was gone . When I listen to his music I can disappear into the beauty of it and be a peace . He will be greatly missed . Thank goodness for CDs so that we will never be without his voice . George Wendy of Eatons Neck , New York We had the pleasure of seeing Mr. Pavarotti sing a few times . His recital with James Levine at the Metropolitan Opera House was remarkable . I could not imagine feeling more emotion from listening to someone sing . Ciao , Luciano ! Shannon Broussard of Springfield , Missouri Heaven now has a tenor for its choir . Chris Nissen of Philadelphia , Pennsylvania I heard Pavarotti perform twice in Philadelphia during the years he sponsored an operatic competition for young performers . I still have goose bumps thinking about the brilliance of those two evenings . Not only was his performance breathtaking , but his genuine joy in sharing the stage with the winners of the competition was obvious and written all over his face with a grand smile . Whenever I need to feel inspired with my own work I go and dig out my Pavarotti CDs . Bravo to the great one ! Reynaldo O. Arcilla , Philippines Even Mt. Etna wept when Luciano Pavarotti , one of the greatest opera singers of all time , died . Marelize , South Africa In the mid-'90s , Luciano Pavarotti came to South Africa and performed in the town of Stellenboch . It was a very exclusive open - air concert . The tickets were very expensive and all the rich and famous in South Africa were there . Next to the stadium is a river that runs through the town . On the night , crowds of people gathered along the banks of the river . Like me , they could not afford the concert . From where we stood we could see
What type of singer was Luciano Pavarotti?
What type of singer was Luciano Pavarotti ?
opera tenor.
opera tenor.