Shocking and sad news hit the world today with the news that Don Cornelius who bought the legendary "Soul Train" television show to millions of homes and put a spotlight in television that was missing, was found dead in his home in an apparent suicide.
I am saddened by this and send my thoughts and prayers to his family. More on this tragic story below.
Via L.A. Times:
"Soul Train" creator Don Cornelius was found dead at his Sherman Oaks on home Wednesday morning.
Law enforcement sources said police arrived at Cornelius' home around 4 a.m. He apparently died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to sources, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the case was ongoing.
The sources said there was no sign of foul play, but the Los Angeles Police Department was investigating.
In a 2010 interview with The Times, he said he was excited about a movie project he was developing about "Soul Train."
"We've been in discussions with several people about getting a movie off the ground. It wouldn't be the 'Soul Train' dance show, it would be more of a biographical look at the project," he said. "It's going to be about some of the things that really happened on the show."
According to a Times article, Cornelius’ “Soul Train” became the longest-running first-run nationally syndicated show in television history, bringing African American music and style to the world for 35 years.
Cornelius, who was 75, stopped hosting the show in 1993, and “Soul Train” ceased production in 2006.
Soul Train debuted in 1971 and changed the landscape of television. It was the longest-running, first-run, nationally syndicated program in television history.
Superstars that have appeared on the show include Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Stevie Wonder, Chuck Berry, Sting, Diana Ross and Jamie Foxx.
Again very sad news and on the first day of Black History Month. Will update when more information becomes available.
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