Today we remember Ray Charles, on the 22nd anniversary of his passing
REUTERS, Denis Balibouse
Bill Williams
Wednesday, June 10th, 2026 12:33pm
Today we remember Ray Charles, on the 22nd anniversary of his passing
Charles died on June 10, 2004 in Los Angeles, due to complications from liver disease.
He was 73
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