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He was actively involved in the 2004 [[movie]] ''Ray'', a film about his early life and career. The movie won 2 [[The Oscars|Oscars]], including one for Best Actor for [[Jamie Foxx]]'s portrayal of Ray.
He was actively involved in the 2004 [[movie]] ''Ray'', a film about his early life and career. The movie won 2 [[The Oscars|Oscars]], including one for Best Actor for [[Jamie Foxx]]'s portrayal of Ray.
After Charles died, President [[George W. Bush]] released a statement, saying of Charles that "his [[music]] and his optimism touched the lives and hearts of millions and spanned generations, cultures, races, and backgrounds. People from all walks of life would come together and tap their feet as one when Ray Charles played." <ref>http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2004/06/20040618-10.html</ref>
After Charles died, President [[George W. Bush]] released a statement, saying of Charles that "his [[music]] and his optimism touched the lives and hearts of millions and spanned generations, cultures, races, and backgrounds. People from all walks of life would come together and tap their feet as one when Ray Charles played."
Ray Charles was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986
and the Hit Parade Hall of Fame in 2007.
<ref>http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2004/06/20040618-10.html</ref>
[[Category:Musicians]]
[[Category:Musicians]]