Della Beatrice Howard Robinson - Ray Charles' Ex-Wife Who Divorced Over Drug Addiction Problem

Della Beatrice Howard Robinson is an American former Gospel singer who gained popularity as the second wife or ex-wife of the late American singer Ray Charles Robinson, Sr. 

The ex-couple were together for 22 years i.e. from 1955 to 1977. Together they have three children: Ray Charles Robinson Jr., David Robinson, and Robert Robinson. 

Early Life:

Robinson was born in the year 1929 somewhere in the cities of the United States of America. Her father was a businessman whereas her mother was a housemaker. By nationality, she is an American and belongs to the Afro-American ethnic class. 

The ex-wife of the late American actor & singer, Ray Charles:

Della Beatrice Howard Robinson performed her wedding ceremony with her then spouse, Ray Charles Robinson, Sr. on 5th April 1955 as his second wife. 

They first met each other in Texas in 1954. The former couple welcomed three children; three sons named Charles Robinson Jr. (born 1955), David Robinson, and Robert Robinson. 

Charles had a bad addiction to drugs, heroin, in fact, he had many extramarital affairs during his tours. 

This behavior brought their marriage to end after 22 years on 26th April 1977. Before Beatrice, Robinson was previously married to his first spouse, Eileen Williams on 31st July 1951 and got divorced in the following year.

Who is her late husband, Mr. Charles?

Ray Charles Robinson, Sr. was born on 23rd September 1930 in Albany, Georgia, the United States. He was an American singer, and composer. Firstly, the Yes Indeed! singer came up with his debut albums, Ray Charles; and The Great Ray Charles in 1957. 

Similarly, he has released albums including Soul Brothers; Ray Charles at Newport (1958), What'd I Say; The Genius of Ray Charles (1959), Ray Charles in Person (1960), and The Genius Sings the Blues; Soul Meeting; The Genius After Hours (1961). 

Likewise, Robinson also appeared in TV films like The Blues Brothers (1980), Love Affair (1994), Spy Hard (1996), Ray Alexander: A Taste for Justice (1994), and many more. Unfortunately, he passed away on 10th June 2004 at the age of 73 at his home in Beverly Hills, California due to liver failure. 

What is her net worth & earnings today?

Della Beatrice Howard Robinson has an estimated net worth of $15 million as of now. Meanwhile, her ex-husband had a massive net worth of $75 million before his death. His primary sources of income included movies, TV Shows, albums, TV Series, etc.

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