‘Soul Train’ Creator/Host Don Cornelius Commits Suicide

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Don Cornelius, one of the most beloved hosts of the classic dance and music show “Soul Train,” was found dead at his home in Sherman Oaks, California. Read more from what the major news sources are saying about his death here.

Police found Don Cornelius body around 4 in the morning in which they found a gunshot wound to the head which looked self inflicting.

Cornelius was 75 years old.

“Soul Train” broadcasted on television screens for around 35 years from 1971 – 2006. Cornelius, with his silky smooth voice, candidly interviewed some of the biggest hip-hop, R&B, pop, dance, and rap stars throughout his career along with having each of them perform on his show.

According to TMZ.com and sources closes to him, Don Cornelius has been “plagued with health issues for years…including a stroke and a condition that required brain surgery.”

Watch some previous clips from “Soul Train” here!

Janet Jackson Interview in 1986

Rick James Interview

Run DMC Interview

Here are some celebrity reactions from Twitter…

JUST WOKE UP TO SOME SAD NEWS , R.I.P. Don Cornelius founder of SOUL TRAIN—
Wyclef Jean (@wyclef) February 01, 2012

OMG! Just heard Don Cornelius was found dead in his apartment from a self-inflicted gun shot wound! Lord have mercy! RIP Don Cornelius!—
Taraji P. Henson (@TherealTaraji) February 01, 2012

R.I.P. Mr. Cornelius—
Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) February 01, 2012

Who could ever forget the Soul Train Dance Line? – bit.ly/wiFhnX—
Michael Baisden (@BaisdenLive) February 01, 2012

SO sad to hear about Mr. Cornelius!! He was an important part of our career and we thank him for his huge contribution in black music!!—
Boyz II Men (@BoyzIIMen) February 01, 2012

so sad about Don Cornelius >> bit.ly/x1ssLQ — RIP—
Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) February 01, 2012

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