Cornell was born Luigi Francisco Varlaro in New York City on April 21, 1919.
His singing career spanned more than 40 years and more than 50 million records sold. Cornell was honored in 1963 with one of the first stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and was inducted into the Big Band Hall of Fame in 1993.

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OBITUARIES
DON CORNELL, 84, BIG BAND SINGER SOLD 50 MILLION RECORDS
 
 

From Associated Press
Los Angeles Times
February 24, 2004

Don Cornell, a big band singer who scored a string of hits during the 1950s and early '60s, including "It Isn't Fair," died Monday at a hospital in Aventura, Fla. He was 84.

Cornell died of advanced emphysema and diabetes, said Zora Pergl-Cary, his personal assistant.

He got his start with trumpeter Red Nichols and big band leader Sammy Kaye before launching a successful solo career. From 1950 to 1962, Cornell chalked up hits such as "I'm Yours," "The Bible Tells Me So," "Most of All," "I'll Walk Alone" and "Hold My Hand."

His singing career spanned more than 40 years and more than 50 million records sold. Cornell was honored in 1963 with one of the first stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and was inducted into the Big Band Hall of Fame in 1993.

Cornell, known for his longevity, continued to perform into his 80s and was a staple on the club circuit in Atlantic City, N.J.; South Lake Tahoe, Calif.; and Las Vegas. His final performance was in February 2003.

"He didn't sound very much different than he did in the '40s and '50s and '60s," said his widow, Iris. "The voice remained the same."

Cornell was born Luigi Francisco Varlaro in New York City on April 21, 1919. He and his wife, who also served as his personal manager, moved to Sunny Isles Beach, Fla., in 1979.

In addition to his wife, Cornell is survived by two children from a previous marriage, two stepchildren and five grandchildren.

Don Cornell, 84; Big Band Singer Sold 50 Million Records
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