Neil Sedaka, singer-songwriter behind dozens of 1960s and 1970s hits, dead at 86

February 28, 2026

Neil Sedaka, the iconic singer-songwriter known for hits like 'Breaking Up Is Hard to Do' and 'Laughter in the Rain,' has passed away at the age of 86. A Brooklyn native and son of a Jewish taxi driver, Sedaka last performed in Israel in 2010 and was a prominent figure in the music scene of the 1960s and 1970s.

Neil Sedaka, singer-songwriter behind dozens of 1960s and 1970s hits, dead at 86

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Neil Sedaka died at the age of 86.
He was known for hits such as 'Breaking Up Is Hard to Do' and 'Laughter in the Rain.'.
Sedaka was born in Brooklyn to a Jewish taxi driver.
His last performance in Israel was in 2010.
He was a significant artist in the post-Elvis, pre-Beatles music era.

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Neil Sedaka, singer-songwriter behind dozens of 1960s and 1970s hits, dead at 86

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Neil Sedaka, singer-songwriter behind dozens of 1960s and 1970s hits, dead at 86

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