Obituary of Ray Charles

Ray Charles

Ray Charles (born September 23rd, 1930 in Albany, Georgia) was a Singer-Songwriter who was best known for being one of the most iconic and influential singers in American history. He was notedly blind. Ray died on June 10th, 2004 and his death was due to liver failure. He was 73 years old when he passed away.

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Ray Charles Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Charles, Ray
Common Name: Ray Charles
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Albany, Georgia, United States
Birth Date: September 23, 1930
Age: 73 (at death)
Occupations:
- Singer-Songwriter
- Musician
Genres:
- Soul Music
- Rhythm and Blues Music
Active Years: 1947-2004

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Baby Blue (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Ray's Family Tree

Birth Name: Raymond Charles Robinson
Father: Bailey Robinson
Mother: Aretha "Reatha" Robinson (née Williams)
Spouse/Partner:

Eileen Williams (married 1951-divorced 1952)
Della Beatrice Howard (married 1955-divorced 1977)

Death Notice:

Date: June 10 2004 at age 73
Place: Beverly Hills, California, United States
Cause of Death: Liver failure
Funeral Arrangements: Held June 18, 2004, at the First African Methodist Episcopal Church of Los Angeles, California
Interment: Buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery in Inglewood, California