The TV show host Don Cornelius passed away at age 75, respectable.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Creator and original host of Soul Train, a syndicated music program that aired for over three decades. He began the program in 1970 on Chicago’s WCIU-TV station.
His first marriage, to Delores Harrison, produced two sons: Anthony and Raymond.
How did Don Cornelius die?
Suicide caused Don Cornelius' death in 2012.
| Cause of death | Suicide |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 75 years |
| Profession | Tv Show Host |
| Birthday | September 27, 1936 |
| Death date | February 1, 2012 |
| Place of death | Cedars-Sinai Medical Records Office, Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Place of burial | Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend |
Quotes
I figured as long as the music stayed hot and important and good, that there would always be a reason for ‘Soul Train.’
Don Cornelius
Blacks on prime-time TV are only portrayed as comedians – and often in no better a light than ‘Amos & Andy.’
Don Cornelius
Who’s more important than Diana Ross?
Don Cornelius
Nobody really invents anything that hasn’t been done before.
Don Cornelius
It’s always a pleasure to find something that matters.
Don Cornelius
