Don Cornelius (27 Sep, 1936 – 1 Feb, 2012). He was an American television show host & producer.The creator and former host of Soul Train, apparently committed suicide this morning at his home in Sherman Oaks, according to several messages. Doctors at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center pronounced him dead from a self-inflicted clock to 04.56.
He was 75th Soul Train pioneered major pop music and dance while running from 1971 to 2006 with stars such as Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin and Barry White.
It prides itself on being the "longest race, nationally syndicated first run the program in the history of television."
Corneille's deep voice, who began his career as a radio DJ and journalist, has hosted the show until 1993, and usually ends with the slogan: ". We wish you love, peace and soul "
In 1987, Cornelius, Soul Train Music Award led to the switch in the R & B to celebrate the hip-hop and gospel music.
Madvise Entertainment bought the franchise in 2008.
