This is so sad. The L.A. coroner has confirmed that legendary Don Cornelius is dead. According to TMZ reports : Don Cornelius — who famously created “Soul Train” was found dead in his Sherman Oaks, CA home this morning … and law enforcement sources tell us it appears he committed suicide. We’re told cops discovered the body at around 4 AM PT. Law enforcement sources tell us … Cornelius died from a gunshot wound to the head and officials believe the wound was self-inflicted. We’re told Cornelius was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. “Soul Train” changed the landscape of television when it debuted in 1971 and ran until 2006. Officials have notified Don’s family. Cornelius was 75. During Don’s bitter divorce proceedings in 2009, he told an L.A. judge he was suffering from “significant health issues” and wanted to “finalize this divorce before I die.” Cornelius was arrested in 2008 for beating up his wife. He pled no contest to misdemeanor domestic violence and was placed on 3 years probation. His probation just terminated. The divorce was granted in 2010. Sources close to Don tell us … the TV icon was plagued with health issues for years … including a stroke and a condition that required brain surgery. This is a horrible start to Black History Month. More On Bossip! Which One Would You Wife? The Ladies Of “Basketball Wives” Season 4 Another Day, Another Reality Show: The “Mistresses Of Atlanta” Want To Be On TV Too! Check Out The Full Cast Of Hoes Ladies Inside True Or False??? Did Wiz Khalifa Make Amber Rose Get A Face Tattoo So He Knows It’s Real??? Hoes Struggling To Be Housewives: You Won’t BELIEVE Who Kimmy Cakes Has Her Eyes On And Got Rejected

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R.I.P. Legendary Soul Train Creator Don Cornelius Found Dead Of Apparent Suicide In L.A. Home