How Don Cornelius Died, Date of Death, Age of Death, Birthday, and More!
Don Cornelius reached the respectable age of 75 years. Find out the cause of death and more exciting information regarding the death of this famous TV show host.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Creator and original host of Soul Train, a syndicated music program that aired for over three decades. He began the program in 1970 on Chicago’s WCIU-TV station.
His first marriage, to Delores Harrison, produced two sons: Anthony and Raymond.
How did Don Cornelius die?
Don Cornelius' death was caused by Suicide.
| Cause of death | Suicide |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 75 years |
| Profession | Tv Show Host |
| Birthday | September 27, 1936 |
| Death date | February 1, 2012 |
| Place of death | Cedars-Sinai Medical Records Office, Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Place of burial | Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend |
Quotes
The ’70s and ’80s were just the period during which the best soul music was created and the best records were done.
Don Cornelius
There were three great child singing stars: Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and Jackie Washington.
Don Cornelius
I was never exposed to a great deal of racism, but the Chicago I grew up in was very, very segregated.
Don Cornelius
Who’s more important than Diana Ross?
Don Cornelius
The ‘Soul Train’ legacy and brand are of the utmost importance to me and to ‘Soul Train’s’ millions of fans. After years of offers, I feel the time is now finally right to pass the torch.
Don Cornelius
