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wyldwolf

(43,867 posts)
Wed Feb 1, 2012, 10:57 AM Feb 2012

Peace and Soul: RIP Don. He's riding the Sooooooul TRAIN out.

Don Cornelius -- who famously created "Soul Train" was found dead in his Sherman Oaks, CA home this morning ... and law enforcement sources tell us it appears he committed suicide.

We're told cops discovered the body at around 4 AM PT. Law enforcement sources tell us ... Cornelius died from a gunshot wound to the head and officials believe the wound was self-inflicted.

We're told Cornelius was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

http://www.tmz.com/2012/02/01/don-cornelius-commits-suicide-dead-died-gunshot/#.TylSzcVAaSp

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Peace and Soul: RIP Don. He's riding the Sooooooul TRAIN out. (Original Post) wyldwolf Feb 2012 OP
Oh, that's sad... All these figures from my childhood leaving us... hlthe2b Feb 2012 #1
RIP Don NoGOPZone Feb 2012 #2

hlthe2b

(102,276 posts)
1. Oh, that's sad... All these figures from my childhood leaving us...
Wed Feb 1, 2012, 11:01 AM
Feb 2012

I can still hear him.... Some great talent appeared on his show. RIP I hope you are free from whatever pain was tormenting you.

NoGOPZone

(2,971 posts)
2. RIP Don
Wed Feb 1, 2012, 03:21 PM
Feb 2012

Unfortunate end, but his legacy won't soon be forgotten. The show lost a lot when he stopped hosting.

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