Ray Charles
(1930-2004)
American singer, pianist and songwriter (1930–2004) – Ray Charles was born in Albany (City in and county seat of Dougherty County, Georgia, United States) on September 23rd, 1930 and died in Beverly Hills (City in Los Angeles County, California, United States) on June 10th, 2004 at the age of 73. Today Ray Charles would be 93 years old.
Age
how old was Ray Charles when he died?
73
Ray Charles died in 2004 at the age of 73.
Biographical data
| Birthday | September 23rd, 1930 (Tuesday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Albany City in and county seat of Dougherty County, Georgia, United States |
| Death Date | June 10th, 2004 (Thursday) |
| Death place | Beverly Hills City in Los Angeles County, California, United States |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Virgo (The Maiden) ♍ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse 馬 |
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Ray Charles
Birthday
When was Ray Charles born?
Ray Charles was born on September 23rd, 1930.
Death
When did Ray Charles die?
Ray Charles died on June 10th, 2004 at the age of 73 in Beverly Hills (City in Los Angeles County, California, United States). Today Ray Charles would be 93 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Ray Charles born?
Albany (City in and county seat of Dougherty County, Georgia, United States).
Death place
Where did Ray Charles die?
Beverly Hills (City in Los Angeles County, California, United States).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Ray Charles?
Ray Charles was born in the zodiac sign Virgo (The Maiden).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Ray Charles have?
Ray Charles was born in 1930 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Horse.
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