Don Cornelius 'Soul Train' founder dead

Doomsday101

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Los Angeles (CNN) -- Don Cornelius, the founder of the "Soul Train" television show, was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to his head Wednesday, authorities said. He was 75.

Cornelius died of a gunshot wound at a house on Mulholland Drive, said Los Angeles police Officer Tenesha Dodine. Police responded to the call about 4 a.m. (7 a.m. ET), Dodine said.

Cornelius was pronounced dead at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, according to Lt. Larry Dietz of the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office.

Los Angeles police investigators reported to the coroner that Cornelius died from a "self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head," coroner's Assistant Chief Ed Winter said. The coroner's office will perform an autopsy to confirm the cause of death.

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damn...i liked that man.

had to be ill with cancer or something of the like.

loved his voice...
 

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Sad to hear this. I watched Soul Train every Saturday morning (I think it was Saturday) when I was growing up. Used to love "Lady Long Locks". She was Asian and had hair down to her thighs. Don had one of the coolest voices I've ever heard.
 
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