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FEBRUARY 1, 2012 10:15AM

Don Cornelius Found Dead

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Don Cornelius was discovered dead in his California apartment of an apparently self inflicted gunshot wound.  I should go on to say that he was the creator and host of America's first nationally syndicated first run television program that brought style and soul music to the nation for the first time.

I will miss his deep voice and the train whistle that were his trade marks. 

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Sympathy, empathy, grace and love.
Soul Train and American Bandstand were both a big part of my teenage years.

Wishing you peace, love and soul, Mr. Cornelius.
Such a sad ending. May he rest in peace
rated with love
How terribly sad. ~r
It's impossible to know what demons lurked behind the famous "peace , love and soul" sign off phrase.
He recently completed 36 months of probation for spousal abuse.
R.I.P.
I just heard this on The View! How sad. I love the way you worded this, Bob.

Lezlie
I might add he was 75. I feel sad for his family.
A bit thin but really, I just remember what a big part in my life that the sound of Philadelphia was for me. I was about to add the age when Sheila did it for me. I was a little surprised when the thought for me was only 75. I must be old.
Ohmigosh! How terrible for him and his family! I always thought he was so cool and suave!
Good rememberings......

Applaud his courage to walk through the last door in dignity and by his own choice instead of waiting to be dragged through, whining and mewling and frightened.
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Too bad, he felt that need. I sure hope I never feel that I need to take that way out.