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Neil Sedaka Dies: Cause Revealed After 86 Years
19 Mar
Summary
- Neil Sedaka passed away at 86 from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
- Kidney failure was also cited as a contributing factor in his death.
- His burial took place at Beth Olam cemetery in Los Angeles.
Renowned singer and songwriter Neil Sedaka passed away at the age of 86 on February 27. Nearly three weeks later, his cause of death has been identified as atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, a condition involving plaque buildup in arteries.
Kidney failure was also listed as a contributing factor to his passing. Sedaka was reportedly rushed to a Los Angeles hospital hours before his death.
His burial occurred on March 3 at the Beth Olam cemetery in Los Angeles. Sedaka's family expressed their devastation, remembering him as a "true rock and roll legend" and an "incredible human being."
Known for 1960s and 70s hits like 'Breaking Up Is Hard To Do,' 'Oh! Carol,' and 'Laughter In The Rain,' Sedaka began his career in the 1950s and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1983.
He was a prolific songwriter, penning over 500 songs for himself and other artists, including 'Stupid Cupid' and 'Love Will Keep Us Together.' Sedaka had been married to Leba Strassberg since 1962 and they had two children.
