Ray Charles Open Casket
July 8, 2024
Fans of music legend Ray Charles pay respect as he lay in repose Thursday, June 17, 2004, in Los Angeles. Moments later Charles' casket was opened for public viewing. The funeral for Mourners pass the coffin of singer Ray Charles at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Thursday, 17 June 2004 in Los Angeles, California. The funeral for Charles, who died Thursday June 10, Mourners line-up to view the casket of singer Ray Charles at the Los Angeles Conventioin Center in Los Angeles, California on June 17, 2004. Photo credit: Francis Specker Stock Photo - Alamy Ray Charles Open Casket
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