Posted on 02/27/2026 2:28:18 PM PST by SeekAndFind
Legendary singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka was taken to the hospital early Friday and later died, according to reports.
Legendary singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, popular for hits like "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," “Laughter in the Rain,” and many others has died. He was 86.
“Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Neil Sedaka,” the family told Variety. “A true rock and roll legend, an inspiration to millions, but most importantly, at least to those of us who were lucky enough to know him, an incredible human being who will be deeply missed.”
The former member of The Tokens, who sang a popular rendition of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight," was reportedly taken to the hospital early Friday and later died, according to TMZ.
His cause of death is not known at this time.
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Could it have been BAD (bad) BLOOD (blood)?
The first music videos weren’t on video at all - they were on film - special movies played in coin-operated machines called Scopitone. Here’s Neil’s “Calendar Girl”:
The advantages of adding sight to sound are obvious.
RIP and thanks for all the music, Neil.
Who didn't love Neil Sedaka?!
From 2010 (crazy stuff, do not miss):
Interview: Neil Sedaka
Mother tried to kill me (then got me a piano)
Oh Carol (Remastered)
Neil Sedaka
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij9GgFgT9D0
https://search.brave.com/images?q=neil+sedaka+carole+king+school+picture
Kitty and Eric sing along with a bit of “Bad Blood”
(That 70s Show)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hDRfNzWikA
The advantages of adding sight to sound are obvious.
RIP and thanks for all the music, Neil.
“August” and “December “ were worth the price of admission. I’m amazed they got away with those two …Sad to think those ladies are all pushing 85 now.
RIP
I like his music.
RIP Neil
Nice
Some of his 70s stuff scared me as a kid. Just didnt like some of those songs back then. Just something off about them. Not just his, not singling him out at all. Glad he had a good career and apparently a full personal life.
FWIW from Wikipedia:
Sedaka underwent a procedure to remove a benign skin tumor from his nose in March 2021.[63]
On February 27, 2026, Sedaka was hospitalized in Los Angeles after experiencing an undisclosed medical emergency, later disclosed to be a drug overdose[64] and died on the same day.[65] He was 86.
RIP, Neil.
Very Niice!
I see what you did there. Well done.
How sad.
After looking at the sources, Wikipedia is full of crap, there’s no evidence it was an overdose.
That’s why you can’t trust them.
My mom loved “Love Will Keep Us Together.,” and I have it on my phone. I don’t recall her having enthusiasm for any other Sedaka work, but only years later did I realize that “Bad Blood” includes the word “b****” in the lyrics. Even then I put the word in the second category of profanity, but profanity it still was. So my opinion of him dropped ever after.
“Bad Blood” includes the word “b****” in the lyrics. Even then I put the word in the second category of profanity, but profanity it still was. So my opinion of him dropped ever after.
His song “I Miss The Hungry Years” was AWESOME!!! What a story it tells!! Freepers should listen to it.
R.I.P. Mr. Sedaka!
I remember him well, and liked his songs. Wasn’t he the one who sang “Sad Eyes?”
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