Soul Train Creator Don Cornelius Dead of Apparent Suicide

Diana Ross, Don Cornelius Soul Train creator and longtime host Don Cornelius was discovered dead at his home Wednesday morning in Sherman Trees, Calif., the La Occasions reported. The La Police Department discovered Cornelius' body about 4 a.m., and sources stated a relative found him having a gunshot wound towards the mind that apparently was self-caused.See other stars we have lostAuthorities have eliminated foul play. Detectives haven't found a suicide note.Born in Chicago, Cornelius, who had been 75, began his career like a radio personality and then continued to produce and host the musical variety show, Soul Train, in 1971. The series broadcast in distribution until March 2006, and spotlighted R&B, soul and rap entertainers. It had been frequently known as "the black American Bandstand"-an example Cornelius themself disdained.The show stated in the last seasons it was the "longest-running, first-run, across the country syndicated enter in television history." A lot more than 1,100 episodes were created.The impeccably outfitted host was noted for ending each show by saying in the distinctive baritone voice: "I am Don Cornelius, so that as forever in parting, you want you like, peace and soul!" He stopped hosting the show in 1993.Browse the relaxation of present day newsSoul Train also created the Soul Train Music Honours later. This Year's Soul Train Honours broadcast last November on Wager.Wager planned to pay for tribute towards the late TV host by having an airing from the documentary Soul Train: Hippest Trip in the usa Wednesday at 8/7c."We're deeply saddened to listen to concerning the passing of Don Cornelius. He would be a pioneer within the television and music industries and the legacy and affect on American culture will carry on living on for a lot of decades in the future. He earned Soul Train a place to go for enthusiasts of black culture and music and connected the planet to the culture and that we are forever grateful," stated Wager Systems Chairman Debra L. Lee.Take a look at a clip from a chapter of Soul Train: