Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and ‘70s, dies at age 86
- Posted on February 27, 2026
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Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and ‘70s, dies at age 86

Neil Sedaka, the hit-making singer-songwriter whose boyish soprano and bright melodies made him a top act in the early years of rock ‘n’ roll and led to a second run of success in the 1970s, has died.