Don Cornelius, the silky, deep-voiced creator and host of the groundbreaking African-American song and dance TV series Soul Train, was found dead Wednesday morning of an apparent suicide.

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Don Cornelius, who with the creation of "Soul Train" helped break down racial barriers and broaden the reach of black culture with funky music, groovy dance steps and cutting ...

Added the duo, who wrote the Soul Train theme “TSOP: The Sound of Philadelphia”: “We were glad to help Don Cornelius fulfill his dream and legacy by creating the theme song for his hit show.

Don Cornelius, television personality and the creator of “Soul Train” was found dead in his home in Sherman Oaks, California Wednesday morning, according to a report from the Los Angeles Times.

Don Cornelius, creator of the legendary disco-era show Soul Train, died Wednesday morning in an apparent suicide. But he’ll be remembered for creating a show that made viewers want to shake ...

LOS ANGELES – Through music, scripture and song, Don Cornelius was remembered Thursday as the man who elevated black culture and entertainment with his “Soul Train,” demolishing barriers of ...

Soul Train creator and longtime host Don Cornelius was found dead at his home Wednesday morning in Sherman Oaks, Calif., the Los Angeles Times reported. Authorities have ruled out foul play.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Don Cornelius, creator of the long-running TV dance show "Soul Train," shot himself to death Wednesday morning at his Los Angeles home, police said. He was 75. Officers ...

LOS ANGELES (CBS)-- "Soul Train" creator and Chicago native Don Cornelius was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound Wednesday morning in his Los Angeles home. Cornelius, 75, was found dead ...