Celebrating the life of
Don Cornelius
27 Sep 1936 - 01 Feb 2012Donald Cortez "Don" Cornelius was an American television show host and producer who departed this life tragically at the age of 75. He created the dance and music franchise Soul Train. He hosted this hit show from 1971 until 1993. Born 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, he joined the United States Marine Corps and served 18 months in Korea starting in 1956. Ten years later, he landed a job as an announc... more
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