Opera singer Stephen Gould, known for his tenor performances, has passed away at the age of 61 due to bile duct cancer.
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Gould starred in over 3,000 performances of Andrew Lloyd Weber’s "The Phantom of the Opera."
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His agency, in a statement, expressed their deep sorrow and honored his remarkable career.
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Gould withdrew from the Bayreuth Festival in July, where he was set to perform in three starring roles.
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He announced his diagnosis of bile duct cancer on his website, acknowledging it as a fatal disease with no cure.
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Gould wished to avoid overshadowing the achievements of the 2023 Bayreuth team and expressed gratitude to the festival.
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Bile duct cancer affects the ducts that carry bile in the digestive system.
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Gould's musical journey began in Virginia and led him to study under conductor John Moriarty in Boston.
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He gained recognition for his role as Raoul in the Broadway production of "The Phantom of the Opera."
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Gould's career included performances at various opera houses worldwide and concerts with orchestras like the Atlantic Symphony Orchestra.
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