Don Cornelius - Soul Train creator - Dead at 75

Don Cornelius, creator of Soul Train, was found dead at is California home of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.

RIP

From THR:

Don Cornelius, the creator of the Soul Train, has been found dead after apparently taking his own life, TMZ reported.

According to the website, police found the businessman's body Wednesday morning around 4 a.m. in his Sherman Oaks, Calif., home. He died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.

The Los Angeles Times said there was no sign of foul play, and an LAPD investigation is underway.

Cornelius, 75, launched TV's dance party show in 1971, paving the way for similar music-oriented programming to follow in its path. Soul Train -- which had the longest run in national syndication of any series ever -- wrapped up in 2006.