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Singer Neil Sedaka Rushed to LA Hospital
27 Feb
Summary
- Neil Sedaka was hospitalized in Los Angeles on Friday morning.
- The 86-year-old musician was taken to a nearby hospital.
- Representatives have been contacted for an update on his condition.
Famed singer Neil Sedaka was reportedly rushed to a Los Angeles hospital on Friday morning. The 86-year-old musician was taken to a nearby medical facility after paramedics were called to his home around 8 AM PST. Sedaka is currently resting at the hospital, and his representatives have been contacted for an update on his condition.
Sedaka, a Grammy-nominated artist, rose to fame in the 1960s with hits like "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do," "Oh! Carol," and "Calendar Girl." He also achieved success in the 1970s with singles such as "Laughter In The Rain" and "Bad Blood." Throughout his career, Sedaka has written or co-written over 500 songs, contributing to the success of numerous artists.
Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1983, Sedaka's musical journey began in his youth. He displayed early talent, earning a piano scholarship to the Juilliard School's Preparatory Division. By age 13, he was writing pop songs, with his first hit, "Calendar Girl," released in 1961. His career was marked by significant chart success, including "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" reaching number one in 1962.
