> ray charles has died at 73. bummer. we're talking about devoting NIGHTLINE to him tonight so tune in at 11:35pm local time if you're inclined.

I just heard a second ago myself.  Sad news...

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=501&e=4&u=/ap/20040610/ap_on_en_mu/obit_charles