Don Corneilus Takes His Own Life

[Wee67]

The creator and host of Soul Train, Don Corneilus, has apparently shot himself in his Sherman Oaks home near LA. I don't much about it yet, but I do know he had been suffering from several health issues for a while now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0fleUO7Zbg

Soul Train was a Saturday morning staple growing up in West Philly. Even more than American Bandstand. We even had a play in our touch football games called the "Soul Train" and one player was designated the Don Corneilus. Today, there's a cable station that runs Soul Train reruns on Saturday and I love when they repeat one from the 70's. Aside from some cool tunes, its a blast to check out the hair and fashion from back in the day.

[HardyGirl]

Man that is so sad. I grew on Soul Train too. And in my area, you couldn't go to a party w/o people lining up and making a "Soul Train". Such an iconic show for black people. You will be missed Don.

[kennermike]

Just saw this really messed up RIP Don

[MIB41]

I hope he's at peace now. Very sad.

[Adam West]

Very sad. "Soul Train" brings up good memories of my late dad. He watched that show every Saturday and I loved the music and soul train line as well.

[Remco Monster]

Rest in Peeeeeeaaaaace

[toys2cool]

My mom use to watch it...rip buddy

[Hector]

Damn...how sad...

[Hector]

I was just reading about him...looks like he had a history of spousal abuse.

[MegoMark71]

I remember that screaming train coming on right after fat albert

[Figuremod73]

What a show and was on for many years. Always liked his distinct voice and the opening for the show was unforgettable. Those were the days...

[Thor]

Sad to hear it. Rip Don.

[UnderdogDJLSW]

You will be missed, DC. RIP

[livnxxxl]

I seen that on the news today. That is truly sad news. The show was definitely iconic. My Mother watched it all the time. I can still remember hearing the intro "Souuuuuuuul Train". That was so cool. RIP Don.