Neil Sedaka, singer-songwriter of 1960-70s fame, dies at 86

Sedaka's upbeat music charmed America in the post-Elvis and pre-Beatles era with songs like "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do."

28 Feb, 04:43 — 28 Feb, 07:23

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Neil Sedaka was a highly successful American singer and songwriter who achieved significant fame in the 1960s and 1970s. His upbeat music, characterized by chart-topping hits like "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" and "Laughter in the Rain," defined an era between the rise of Elvis Presley and the British Invasion. His passing marks the loss of an influential artist whose work left a lasting impact on popular music.

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Neil Sedaka, US singer and songwriter, dies age 86

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Neil Sedaka, US singer and songwriter, dies age 86

American singer and songwriter Neil Sedaka, who had a string of chart-topping hits in the 1960s and 1970s with songs like "Laughter in the Rain," has died at age 86, his family said.

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