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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This post has been a nice trip down memory lane when music was happy and about love.
Yeah I came to appreciate his music
Even through The Captain & Tennille
Oh to go back to the 1970s
Yes, quite obvious 😄
I think that was his BEST song ever!!! Thanks for that info.
I loved his recordings and the songs he wrote for others. I enjoyed his program on satellite radio. RIP Neil.
Opps, ok, thanks!
How?
A music video from 1966? Wow!
I hope he died from an accidental overdose.
Lol! Cool pic! Even though it’s AI!
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