Speaker mourns Pavarotti

NAMIBIA joined the world in mourning the loss of one of its greatest opera singers, Luciano Pavarotti, with the Speaker of Parliament, Theo-Ben Gurirab, sending a letter of condolence to the Italian Ambassador in Namibia yesterday.

Pavarotti died of pancreatic cancer last week, aged 71. “The untimely death of Luciano Pavarotti left an overwhelming impact of finality and anguish for his bereaved family, fellow countrymen, associates, friends and fans across the world,” Gurirab wrote to Ambassador Fausto Bertinotti.”Africa too knew, embraced and idolised Pavarotti for his high gift of musical eloquence, enchanting charm and passion for life he lived so fully.Pavarotti was Italy’s’ most precious export brand, as its ambassador.He combined his love for music with social consciousness by helping others as a celebration of our common humanity.”Dear friend, I on my own behalf, Parliament and the people of Namibia extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers of comfort to you, Parliament (of Italy) and the bereaved family and people of Italy,” Gurirab added.Pavarotti organised many open-air concerts under the ‘Pavarotti and Friends’ banner.”The untimely death of Luciano Pavarotti left an overwhelming impact of finality and anguish for his bereaved family, fellow countrymen, associates, friends and fans across the world,” Gurirab wrote to Ambassador Fausto Bertinotti.”Africa too knew, embraced and idolised Pavarotti for his high gift of musical eloquence, enchanting charm and passion for life he lived so fully.Pavarotti was Italy’s’ most precious export brand, as its ambassador.He combined his love for music with social consciousness by helping others as a celebration of our common humanity.”Dear friend, I on my own behalf, Parliament and the people of Namibia extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers of comfort to you, Parliament (of Italy) and the bereaved family and people of Italy,” Gurirab added.Pavarotti organised many open-air concerts under the ‘Pavarotti and Friends’ banner.