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Neil Sedaka's Cause of Death Revealed
19 Mar
Summary
- Neil Sedaka died of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
- Kidney failure contributed to the music legend's passing.
- Sedaka was 86 years old when he died on Feb. 27.
Singer and songwriter Neil Sedaka passed away at the age of 86 on February 27. His death was attributed to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), a condition identified as a leading global cause of mortality due to plaque buildup in arteries. Kidney failure was also cited as a contributing factor.
Sedaka experienced significant success in two distinct periods of his career. His early 1960s hits, including "Breaking Up" and "Oh! Carol," topped the charts before the emergence of The Beatles.
He later achieved a successful comeback in the 1970s as an adult contemporary artist with popular songs like "Laughter in the Rain" and "Bad Blood."
His final studio album, "I Do It for Applause," was released in 2016. Sedaka expressed a philosophy of stopping songwriting if one cannot surpass previous achievements, emphasizing reinvention and growth throughout his enduring career. He found continued gratification in hearing his music played on the radio, believing his songs would outlive him.
