(Beverly Hills, California-AP) -- Actor Clint Eastwood says the
entertainment world will miss Ray Charles, who died today at age
73. The Grammy-award winning singer and piano player's hits spanned
musical styles and generations.
Charles died of acute liver disease at his Beverly Hills home. His last public appearance was in April, when the city of Los Angeles designated his studio a historic landmark.
Eastwood filmed Charles extensively for a segment in the 2003
documentary "The Blues." He says Charles was "admired both as a
friend and as an artist."
Performer Bruce Hornsby says at another star-studded event last
year attended by Charles, "Everyone else was playing for second."
Charles' hits include, "Hit the Road Jack," "I Can't Stop Loving You" and "Georgia on My Mind."
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
Posted: 05/07/13 - DURANT, Okla. – Regent Terry Matlock will deliver remarks at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at Paul Laird Field. The ceremony (for all schools) will begin at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. Read More
Posted: 05/06/13 - SHERMAN, TEXAS—Members of the Austin College Class of 2013 are counting down the days until graduation—with both excitement and trepidation. Austin College President Marjorie Hass will present diplomas to more than 340 bachelor’s degree candidates and 18 Master of Arts in Teaching degree candidates who will take part in graduation events May 18 and 19 on campus. Read More
