"Soul Train" creator Don Cornelius has died after a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his upper torso Wednesday at his Mulholland Drive home, according to Los Angeles police. Shortly before the incident ...

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Don Cornelius, creator of the iconic TV music and dance show "Soul Train" that helped introduce Americans to black pop culture, died on Wednesday after shooting himself in the ...

"'Soul Train' became the outlet for African-Americans," Jackson said, adding that he talked to Cornelius a few days ago and there were no signs Cornelius was upset. Others also expressed their grief. ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — 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 race ...

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The show went from being local to the Chicago area to being shown in a wider market, and eventually around the country Two of the four hosts who graced the Soul Train stage tell PEOPLE about the ...

Los Angeles authorities say Cornelius, 75, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. They were called to Cornelius' home on Mulholland Drive in the hills above Los Angeles around 4 a.m.