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Don Cornelius hosts Soul Train c. 1971

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Donald Cortez “Don” Cornelius (September 27, 1936 – February 1, 2012) was an American television show host and producer who was best known as the creator of the nationally syndicated dance/music franchise Soul Train, which he hosted from 1971 to 1993. Cornelius sold the show to MadVision Entertainment in 2008.

• Born: Donald Cortez Cornelius September 27, 1936 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
• Died: February 1, 2012 (aged 75) Sherman Oaks, California, U.S.
• Education: DuSable High School
• Occupation: Television host/Producer
• Years active: 1966–2010
• Known for: Creator of Soul Train
• Spouse: Delores Harrison (? – ?) Viktoria Chapman (also known as Victoria Avila-Cornelius; 13 December 2001 – ?) (divorced)
• Children: Anthony and Yukon (from first marriage)

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Don Cornelius's Death Officially Ruled A Suicide
Perez Hilton Gossip, 2012-02-08 00:20:51
The Los Angeles coroner's office ruled today that Don Cornelius's death was caused by a self-inflicted gun shot wound to the head. Officials made the determination after Cornelius's autopsy on last Friday. Police ruled out foul play when they discovered Cornelius. His son, Tony Cornelius, called the police when he ...

Don Cornelius' Death Ruled a Suicide
Billboard, 2012-02-07 22:20:00
Coroner's officials on Tuesday ruled Don Cornelius' death a suicide, nearly a week after the "Soul Train" creator and host killed himself with a gunshot to the head.

Article: Coroner: Don Cornelius’ Death Ruled A Suicide
Access HW TV, 2012-02-07 20:34:12
Coroner’s officials on Tuesday ruled Don Cornelius’ death a suicide, nearly a week after the “Soul Train” creator and host killed himself with a gunshot to the head. The agency made the determination after conducting an autopsy on Cornelius’ body Friday. Investigators are still awaiting the results of toxicology tests ...