Don Cornelius Death Facts: Age, Cause of Death, Birthday, Date of Death Tragedy!
Don Cornelius died at age 75, respectable. Check out the death cause, death date, and more facts about the circumstances surrounding TV show host Don Cornelius' death.
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
Love, peace and soul.
Don Cornelius
Black music is too big and too powerful not to have its own awards show.
Don Cornelius
I am just convinced that people want to see people on TV who are more like themselves.
Don Cornelius
Almost all of what I learned about mounting and hosting a dance show I learned from Dick Clark.
Don Cornelius
MTV essentially killed ‘American Bandstand’ and ‘Solid Gold,’ because music videos are an easier way for pop artists to gain television exposure.
Don Cornelius
