Band singer Don Cornell dies at age 84 in Florida

AVENTURA, Fla. (AP) — Don Cornell, a Big Band singer who scored a string of hits during the 1950s and early 1960s including "It Isn't Fair," died Monday. He was 84.

Cornell died at Aventura Hospital and Medical Center early Monday from advanced emphysema and diabetes, said Zora Pergl-Cary, his personal assistant.

Cornell got his start with trumpeter Red Nichols and Big Band leader Sammy Kaye before launching a successful solo career. Between 1950 and 1962, Cornell chalked up hits such as "It Isn't Fair," "I'm Yours," "The Bible Tells Me So," "Most of All," "I'll Walk Alone" and "Hold My Hand."