He was placed on 36 months probation. Don and Viktoria were divorced less than 1 year later. Under California law, if a policyholder commits suicide within 2 years of the time the policy is issued, the company can deny payment. But in this case, Don has had the policy for more than 2 years, so Viktoria — the woman many say he despised — will get the money.
God bless him for the solid good and wholesome foundation he provided for young adults worldwide and the unity and brotherhood he single-handedly brought about with his most memorable creation of Soul Train. He adds that he spoke to Don Cornelius a few days ago and there were no signs that he was upset. His contributions to television, music and our culture as a whole will never be matched. Soul Train was the first and only television show to showcase and put a spotlight on black artists at a time when there were few African-Americans on television at all, and that was the great vision of Don.
Don went on to get married a second time, to Viktoria Chapman Cornelius, in However, by , his second marriage was over, and Don was found in his home in with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to The Hollywood Reporter. His oldest son, Anthony, who is now a television producer and executive produces the series American Soul , a drama series based on his father's time at Soul Train , told the publication at the time that he saw no signs his dad was suicidal.
My man Sinqua Walls plays my father like no other. Don Cornelius. A post shared by Mr. You just never know what someone is thinking. I can tell you due to health, things like divorce and relationships, there's all kinds of things that may trigger a reaction like that. Don Cornelius and his second wife, a Russian model, had their divorce finalized in amid allegations of domestic abuse on both sides. The lore of the soul train is, in essence, a train that passes through a town and blocks off traffic when an ambulance or rescue is trying to respond to a call.
Most see it as a coincidence, but the soul train is infamous for holding up EMS on a time sensitive call, resulting in the death of the patient. Soul Train is an American music-dance television program which aired in syndication from October 2, , to March 27, Don Cornelius passed away after he took his own life.
He was one of the most beloved hosts in the '70s, using his show to introduce many artists that became household names in the industry. His shouw "Soul Train" was used as a TV platform for soul music, as there was none at the time.
His show was well-loved by African-American communities, and it soon became a show that was talked about for decades to come. Women with Will. TV Shows. Inspirational Stories. Advertise with us.
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