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Opera

May 11, 2008

'Turkish Diva' dies at 80 of heart failure

Ankara, Turkey -- Soprano Leyla Gencer, who made her career at Italy's famed La Scala opera house, has died in Milan, officials said Saturday. via Springfield News Leader

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