Don Cornelius
American television show host (1936-2012)
Donald Cortez "Don" Cornelius (September 27, 1936 – February 1, 2012) was an American television host and television producer. He was known for creating the music franchise series Soul Train.
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![]() Don Cornelius at the 40th anniversary event for Soul Train. | |
Born | Donald Cortez Cornelius September 27, 1936 Bronzeville, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | February 1, 2012 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 75)
Cause of death | Suicide by gunshot |
Body discovered | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Education | DuSable High School |
Occupation(s) | Television host, producer |
Years active | 1966–2011 |
Known for | Creator of Soul Train WVON home station |
Spouse(s) | Delores Harrison (1956 – ?) 2 children Viktoria Chapman (also known as Viktoria Avila-Cornelius; December 2001 – ?) (divorced) |
Children | Anthony and Raymond (first marriage) |
Cornelius was born in Chicago, Illinois. He was married to Delores Harrison until they divorced. He was later married to Viktoria Chapman from 2001 until they divorced. Cornelius committed suicide on February 1, 2012 in Sherman Oaks, California after shooting himself with a gun.[1]
References
change- ↑ McKinley Jr., James C. (February 1, 2012). "Don Cornelius, ‘Soul Train’ Creator, Is Dead". The New York Times.
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