Don Cornelius was found dead this morning of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound.
FILE - In a Thursday, Feb. 27, 1997 file photo, television producer Don Cornelius holds a plaque on the Hollywood Walk of Fame after the unveiling of his star in Los Angeles. Cornelius, creator of the long-running TV dance show "Soul Train," shot himself to death Wednesday morning, Feb. 1, 2012 at his home in Los Angeles, police said. He was 75. (AP Photo/John Hayes, File)The LA Coroner has reported to the Associated Press that 'Soul Train' founder, Don Cornelius, was found dead this morning of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound. Cornelius was 75.
According to biography.com: With his deep voice and distinguished good looks, Cornelius was the ideal host. Over the years, he presented many famous performers to his television audience, including Gladys Knight, Smokey Robinson, Lou Rawls, and Aretha Franklin among others.