Don Cornelius

American television show host (1936-2012).

Born September 27th, 1936 in Chicago.

Died February 1st, 2012 at 75 years old in Sherman Oaks (ballistic trauma). [ref]

Occupations
television presenter, television producer
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When we finally know we are dying, and all other sentient beings are dying with us, we start to have a burning, almost heartbreaking sense of the fragility and preciousness of each moment and each being, and from this can grow a deep, clear, limitless compassion for all beings. Sogyal Rinpoche