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How much was Don Cornelius worth when he died? Who was Don Cornelius first wife?

By Olivia Bennett |

Don Cornelius was an American television show host, producer, and a former member of the United States Marine Corps. Cornelius was born on September 27, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

At age 75, Cornelius committed suicide by shooting himself with a gun in Sherman Oaks, California, U.S.

Cornelius was best known as the creator of the nationally syndicated dance and music show Soul Train, a show he hosted for 22 years.

How much was Don Cornelius worth when he died?

At the time of his death, Don Cornelius’s net worth was estimated at $15 Million, marking him as a wealthy man for his time.

Who was Don Cornelius’ first wife?

Don Cornelius’ first wife out of the two known ones he married was Delores Harrison; he married her in 1956 but divorced her in 1976.

Not much information is available on Delores Harrison apart from being best known as the wife of the famous Don Cornelius.