James Brown's Legendary "Cape Man" Danny Ray Dead at 85
Published Feb 03, 2021Danny Ray — the man best known as James Brown's "cape man" and emcee — has died. News broke today that Ray passed way on Tuesday night (February 2) of natural causes. He was 85.
"The James Brown estate mourns the passing of Mr. Danny Ray, the legendary emcee and cape man for James Brown." the estate said in a statement. "Ray worked with Brown from 1960 until the music legend's death on Christmas day 2006. He became famous for draping a cape over Brown at the end of his signature tune 'Please, Please, Please.' Mr. Ray was the second-hardest working man in show business."