Twitter Reacts to Don Cornelius Death

Published Feb 01 2012 by Hidden Track

Don Cornelius, the founder and former host of Soul Train, was discovered dead in his Los Angeles home Wednesday morning as first reported by TMZ. According to Los Angeles police, Cornelius died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 75.

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Celebrities Who Have Died In 2012

NEW YORK - FILE: Filmmaker and recording artist Adam Yauch speaks onstage at the Apple Soho store on May 2, 2008 in New York City. Rapper Adam Yauch, AKA MCA, of the Beastie Boys has died May 4, 2012 after battling cancer. He was 47. (Photo by Bryan ... [ Published May 04 2012 by First Coast News ]

Entities: Levon Helm, Robert Hegyes, Don Cornelius, Adam Yauch, Celebrity

First Reported Apr 24 2012 - Updated Apr 25 2012 - 2 Documents

Don Cornelius

Don Cornelius Hinted At Suicide Plans During Last Phone Call

"Soul Train" creator Don Cornelius complained about his deteriorating health and hinted at his plans to commit suicide in a phone call to his son moments before he shot himself in the head, accordi...Read More > ... [ Published Apr 25 2012 by Starpulse ]

Entities: Don Cornelius, Suicide

First Reported Apr 24 2012 - Updated Apr 25 2012 - 3 Documents

Don Cornelius' Autopsy Report Reveals Years Of Suffering

This is so sad.Details of the autopsy report for Soul Train ’s Don Cornelius reveal the legend had been dealing with unbearable pain for quite some time.Cornelius died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his temple back in February at age 75.Now, the ... [ Published Apr 25 2012 by Perez Hilton ]

Entities: Don Cornelius, Autopsy, Seizures, Suicide

First Reported Feb 08 2012 - Updated Feb 09 2012 - 5 Documents

Ed Winter

Coroner Rules Don Cornelius Death a Suicide

Authorities from the Los Angeles Coroner’s office ruled the death of Don Cornelius , host and creator of musical variety show Soul Train , a suicide on Tuesday.Cornelius was found in his Sherman Oaks home in California Feb. 1 by police. Los Angeles County ... [ Published Feb 08 2012 by Vibe.com ]

Entities: Don Cornelius, Suicide, Charlie Wilson, Ed Winter, Chaka Khan

First Reported Feb 07 2012 - Updated Feb 08 2012 - 5 Documents

Don Cornelius' Death Ruled Suicide

Don Cornelius' death has officially been ruled a suicide, according to a Los Angeles coroner. The Soul Train creator was found dead of a reported self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head at his ho... Read More > ... [ Published Feb 08 2012 by Starpulse Entertainment News ]

Entities: Don Cornelius, Suicide, Los Angeles

First Reported Feb 01 2012 - Updated Feb 02 2012 - 11 Documents

Chuck Brown

Washingtonians remember Don Cornelius of “Soul Train”

In today’s Post , everyone from D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray to godfather of go-go Chuck Brown chime in on the death of Don Cornelius , the creator, producer and host of “Soul Train.” Below are some additional thoughts on Cornelius from notable ... [ Published Feb 02 2012 by Post Rock ]

Entities: Don Cornelius, Chuck Brown, Vincent C. Gray

First Reported Feb 01 2012 - Updated Feb 02 2012 - 40 Documents

Scarlett Johansson

Don Cornelius, ‘Soul Train’ host, remembered; Scarlett Johansson has a new beau

Don Cornelius , the legendary host of “Soul Train,” died Wednesday in what appears to be a suicide. “Before BET or MTV, before cable television or the Internet, TV’s ‘Soul Train’ taught a generation how to dance and let black America see itself having ... [ Published Feb 02 2012 by Celebritology ]

Entities: Don Cornelius, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Richards, IPTV

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Cornelius Autopsy Reveals Illness-Related Depre... [ Published Apr 26 2012 by Oh No They Didn't! ] When Don Cornelius’ suicide became public , fans worldwide wondered why the “Soul Train” icon would take his own life. Now, his autopsy report reveals that illness pushed Cornelius over the edge, according to TMZ .Since Cornelius suffered an aneurysm ...
R.I.P. Dick Clark [ Published Apr 18 2012 by Stereogum ] After Don Cornelius , we’ve lost our second iconic music-related TV host and producer of 2012. ABC News reports that Clark died after suffering a heart attack today in Los Angeles. He was 82. Read More... ...
Magic Johnson plans new life for ‘Soul Train’ [ Published Feb 22 2012 by The Music Mix ] Before the death of Don Cornelius stirred pangs of Soul Train nostalgia in the American public, a group of black entrepreneurs ...
Don Cornelius To Be Memorialized Thursday; Musi... [ Published Feb 16 2012 by RadarOnline.com ] read more ...
Homage: Hypnotic Brass Ensemble (Downtown Los A... [ Published Feb 13 2012 by Aquarium Drunkard: Music Blog ] 2012 has been a brutal year for those of us who love soul, jazz, funk and related music. In a short span of time, we’ve lost Jimmy Castor, Johnny Otis, Etta James and Don Cornelius (apologies to anyone I’ve overlooked). As tributes from musicians, DJs, ...

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Flavor Flav takes a moment for Don Cornelius an... [ Published Feb 21 2012 by Hollywood TV - YouTube ]
ShowBiz Minute: Houston, Cornelius, Taymor [ Published Feb 17 2012 by Associated Press - YouTube ]
Sunday Passage: Angelo Dundee and Don Cornelius [ Published Feb 05 2012 by CBS - YouTube ]
A Times Square tribute to Don Cornelius - New Y... [ Published Feb 05 2012 by NY Post - YouTube ]
Don Cornelius Remembered for 'Soul Train' [ Published Feb 02 2012 by ABC News - YouTube ]