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Legendary singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for hits like Breaking Up Is Hard to Do and Laughter in the Rain, has passed away at 86. A Brooklyn native and Juilliard graduate, Sedaka rose to fame in the Brill Building era, collaborating with Howard Greenfield on upbeat teen songs. He enjoyed a resurgence in the 70s with tracks like Bad Blood. Sedakas family mourns his loss, describing him as a true rock and roll legend who inspired millions. No cause of death has been revealed, but his energy and vocal range remained strong until his later years. Over six decades, he earned five Grammy nominations and sold millions of records worldwide, with his songs covered by artists like Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, and Nickelback.

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