Legendary Neil Sedaka Dies

February 27, 2026

TL;DR

Neil Sedaka, famous for hits like 'Breaking Up Is Hard to Do', has died at 86.
He reportedly fell ill and was taken to a Los Angeles hospital.
Sedaka achieved global fame in the 1960s and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
He collaborated with artists such as ABBA and Elton John, and wrote songs for Connie Francis.
Sedaka also had television appearances and maintained an online presence, including a YouTube concert series during COVID-19.
He was married to Leba Strassberg, with whom he had two children, Dara and Marc.
His family remembered him as a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and an inspiration.

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