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Don Cornelius
American TV host and producer (1936–2012)
Don Cornelius was born on September 27, 1936 in Chicago, United States and died on February 1, 2012, aged 75.
Born
September 27, 1936
Don Cornelius died aged 75.
Died: February 1, 2012
- Birthplace
- Chicago, United States
- Professions
- television producer, television presenter
- Citizenship
- United States
More about Don Cornelius
- Zodiac sign
- Libra
- Birth name
- Donald Cortez Cornelius
- Pseudonyms
- The World's Coolest Uncle
- Height
- 193 cm
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Questions people ask
How old was Don Cornelius when they died?
Don Cornelius died aged 75.
When is Don Cornelius’s birthday?
Don Cornelius’s recorded birthday is September 27.
Where was Don Cornelius born?
Don Cornelius was born in Chicago, United States.
How tall is Don Cornelius?
Don Cornelius’s recorded height is 193 cm.
What was Don Cornelius’s name at birth?
Don Cornelius’s recorded birth name is Donald Cortez Cornelius.
When did Don Cornelius die?
Don Cornelius died on February 1, 2012.