Coroner rules Soul Train founder Don Cornelius death a suicide

Don Cornelius, shown here at the 2009 BET Awards in Los Angeles, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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The death of Don Cornelius, the founder of the "Soul Train" television show, has been ruled a suicide, officials said Tuesday.

Cornelius, 75, died last week of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to a statement from the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office. His autopsy was conducted Friday.

Toxicology testing has been ordered and the final report will be issued once results are analyzed, the office said.

Cornelius was found February 1 at a house on Mulholland Drive, said Los Angeles police Officer Tenesha Dodine.

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