‘An inspiration to millions’: Music legend Neil Sedaka dies at 86
LOS ANGELES (Gray News) – Music legend Neil Sedaka has died at the age of 86.
Loved ones confirmed the Grammy-nominated musician’s death on Friday.
“Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Neil Sedaka,” Variety shared from a family statement. “A true rock n’ 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.”
Sedaka was known for hits such as “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do” and “Laughter in the Rain.”
The Brooklyn native scored several No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 during his peak years in the 1960s and ’70s.
Sedaka also wrote many songs that were hits for other artists and was nominated for five Grammy awards over the course of his six-decade career.
TMZ reported earlier on Friday that Sedaka was not feeling well and was taken to an area hospital before his death.
Sedaka is survived by his wife and the couple’s two children.
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