Don Cornelius took 'Soul Train' on pioneering trip NEW YORK — In an era when Beyonce and Jay-Z are music royalty, when Barack Obama is the nation's chief executive, and when black stars in the cast of a TV show are commonplace, it may be hard to grasp the magnitude of what Don Cornelius created once he got his "Soul Train" rolling. Soul Train host Don Cornelius found dead Don Cornelius, the host of TV show Soul Train who helped break down racial barriers in America has been found dead. 'Soul Train' creator Don Cornelius commits suicide at 75 (video) LOS ANGELES — Don Cornelius, who with the creation of "Soul Train" helped break down racial barriers and broaden the reach of black culture with funky music, groovy dance steps and cutting edge style, died early Wednesday of an apparent suicide. He was 75. Don Cornelius, 'Soul Train' Creator, Is Dead Mr. Cornelius was the smooth-voiced television host who brought black music and culture into America's living rooms when he created the dance show "Soul Train." Don Cornelius' 'Soul Train' caught Beyonce destined for fame Seemingly everyone hopped aboard the late Don Cornelius' "Soul Train" -- even a pre-diva Beyoncé. Seemingly everyone hopped aboard the late Don Cornelius' "Soul Train" -- even a pre-diva Beyoncé. 'Soul Train' creator Don Cornelius commits suicide LOS ANGELES - Music impresario Don Cornelius, 75, whose groundbreaking "Soul Train" show exposed music acts like Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder to millions of TV viewers, took his own life Wednesday, Los Angeles officials said. Don Cornelius of 'Soul Train' dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound Don Cornelius, creator of the TV show 'Soul Train,' died Wednesday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 75. 'Soul Train' host Don Cornelius dead at 75 Authorities say native Chicagoan Don Cornelius, the creator of ''Soul Train,'' died in his California home. 'Soul Train' Founder Don Cornelius Found Dead Don Cornelius, the founder of the "Soul Train" television show, was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to... 'Soul Train' host Don Cornelius dead of suicide "Soul Train" host Don Cornelius was the arbiter of cool, a brilliant TV showman who used his purring, baritone voice to seduce mainstream America into embracing black music and artists.
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