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Ray Charles

Photo: William Morris Agency (management)/Photo by Maurice Seymour, New York., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Singer · Musician

Ray Charles

American singer, pianist and songwriter (1930 to 2004)

Ray Charles was born on September 23, 1930 and died on June 10, 2004, aged 73.

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Born
September 23, 1930, Albany
Died
June 10, 2004
Zodiac sign
Libra
Country
United States
Known as
Singer, Musician

Official links: Official website (raycharles.com) · Instagram · YouTube · Wikipedia

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Ray’s birthday, by the numbers

  • Ray Charles was born on a Tuesday.
  • Ray Charles would have turned 96 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: March 23. Birthstone: Sapphire.
  • Ray Charles belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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Sean ConneryActor · August 25, 1930Richard HarrisActor · October 1, 1930Philippe NoiretActor · October 1, 1930Georgiy DaneliyaFilm director · August 25, 1930Ben GazzaraActor · August 28, 1930Vera MilesActor · August 23, 1930

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Frequently asked questions

When was Ray Charles born?

Ray Charles was born on September 23, 1930 and died on June 10, 2004, aged 73.

What is Ray Charles’s zodiac sign?

Libra, born September 23.

Does Ray Charles have an official website?

Yes: raycharles.com.