R.I.P. to the Chicago native, Don Cornelius.  A black man that was a true example of Black History.  His greatest contribution to Blacks as well as music, was Soul Train and everything that was birthed from it.  More details are below regarding his alleged suicide at his Sherman Oaks, CA home.  He was 75 yrs. old. 

"...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.

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."

(Props TMZ)