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Legendary singer, Neil Sedaka, died on Friday, Feb. 27 at the age of 86.
“Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather,” his family said in a statement to Fox News Digital. “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.”
News of his death comes after reports first surfaced that the singer-songwriter was rushed to the hospital on Friday morning.
Sedaka first rose to fame in the 1950s and ’60s, with hits such as “Oh Carol,” “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do” and “Next Door to an Angel,” and is known as one of the original creators of the “Brill Building” sound, a sub-genre of pop music.
Sedaka died at the age of 86. (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
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During this time, he and his partner, Howard Greenfield, also wrote hit songs for other artists, including “Stupid Cupid” and “Where the Boys Are” for Connie Francis, and “Love Will Keep Us Together,” for Captain & Tennille.
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Throughout his six-decade career, Sedaka received five Grammy Award nominations, had number one hits on the Billboard charts and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1983. He also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1978.
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Sedaka is survived by, Leba, his wife of over 60 years, and their two children, Dara and Marc.
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