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    Pavarotti in pictures: the 18 most iconic images of the great tenor

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    On this day in 1963, Luciano Pavarotti made his Royal Opera House debut, playing Rodolfo in La Boheme - here are the most iconic pictures of the man himself, spanning his life and career.

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      1. La Fille du Regiment

      On-stage at the Royal Opera House in Donizetti's La Fille du Regiment. Picture: Getty

    2. Pavarotti in pictures: the most iconic images of t

      2. Early days

      An early performance with none other than Joan Sutherland at the Royal Opera House. Picture: PA

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      3. A quick mop of the brow

      Pavarotti's signature hanky came in useful on stage...

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      4. With The Three Tenors

      In his natural environment, on stage with The Three Tenors. Picture: Getty

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      5. Pavarotti the artist

      Pavarotti was a keen artist: here he is with his painting inspired by Melville's 'Moby Dick'. Picture: PA

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      6. An emotional moment

      Picture: Getty

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      7. With Zubin Mehta

      Performing with the great conductor, Zubin Mehta. Picture: PA

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      8. Horsing around

      Believe it or not, Pav was once presented with a horse in Oklahoma. Picture: PA

    9. Pavarotti in pictures: the most iconic images of t

      9. Many happy returns

      The tenor accepts a huge cake at his surprise 45th birthday party. Picture: PA

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      10. With Placido Domingo

      His long-time friend and musical collaborator shares a laugh. Picture: PA

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      11. On horseback

      Pavarotti led the Columbus Day Parade in New York, back in 1980. Picture: PA

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      12. Quite a line-up

      Oh these guys? Just Frank Sinatra, Diana Ross and Montserrat Caballé... no biggie. Picture: PA

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      13. With The Three Tenors

      Sharing a laugh on stage with Placido Domingo and José Carreras. Picture: Getty

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      14. In performance

      Picture: Getty

    15. Luciano Pavarotti Radames Aida

      15. Aida

      An early, stormy press shot for his role in Aida.

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      16. Wedding Day

      Enjoying his wedding day, with wife Nicoletta Mantovani. Picture: Getty

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      17. Checking the words

      Well, he can't be expected to remember ALL the words, can he?

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      18. Farewell

      Taken from one of the concerts on his farewell tour, Pavarotti here soaks up the applause. Picture: Getty

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