Friday, June 11, 2004

R&B music legend Ray Charles dies

The legendary R&B musician, nicknamed 'The Genius' Ray Charles died last night aged 73, in Los Angeles. He died of acute liver disease, which was diagnosed after he underwent hip replacement surgery.
Apart from his musical legacy, he actively supported Martin Luthor King in the 60's by raising money for legals costs incurred when Martin was jailed after deliberately breaking the law.

Ray Charles
R.I.P. Ray

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