The oil was sold back to him by Miss Ellie, and they became friends.
He also suffered from amnesia and nearly left Miss Ellie until recovering.
Miss Ellie buys them a house in California as a wedding present.
Miss Ellie died on June 1, 2010, at age 17.
Miss Ellie's storylines focus on her family's troubles.
Miss Ellie also accepts Ray into the family, even though she is not his biological mother.
The role of the family matriarch, Miss Ellie, brought her renewed international recognition.
The rest would go to Miss Ellie, Ray and Gary.
Complaints about Miss Ellie and other street performers are forcing the town government to consider restricting their activities.
Miss Ellie died June 1, 2010, at the age of 17.