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Legendary Singer-Songwriter Neil Sedaka Passes Away at 86

3/2/2026

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American singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka died in Los Angeles at age 86.
His family confirmed the death and did not disclose a cause.
Sedaka rose to fame in the late 1950s and early 1960s with hits such as "Calendar Girl" and "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do."
In the 1970s Sedaka made a comeback with the album Sedaka's Back, largely due to Elton John's support.
Sedaka's career spanned seven decades, during which he wrote the hit "Love Will Keep Us Together."

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American singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka died in Los Angeles at age 86.
His family confirmed the death and did not disclose a cause.
Sedaka rose to fame in the late 1950s and early 1960s with hits such as "Calendar Girl" and "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do."
In the 1970s Sedaka made a comeback with the album Sedaka's Back, largely due to Elton John's support.
Sedaka's career spanned seven decades, during which he wrote the hit "Love Will Keep Us Together."