Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter who achieved huge success in the \u201960s and \u201970s, has died at the age of 86.According to the late hit-maker\u2019s family, Sedaka passed away on Friday. In a statement, they revealed they were \u201cdevastated by the sudden loss\u201d of the beloved husband, father, and grandfather.Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Neil Sedaka,\u201d the statement reads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cA true rock and roll legend, an inspiration to millions, but most importantly, at least to those of us who were lucky enough to know him, an incredible human being who will be deeply missed.\u201dBorn in Brooklyn, New York, in 1939, Sedaka\u2019s career began in the late 1950s. Trained on piano from a young age, he co-wrote and recorded a string of memorable pop hits that would help define eras of music. Songs such as Breaking Up Is Hard to Do, Oh! Carol, Calendar Girl, and Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen helped make him a household name and a fixture on the charts.When the British Invasion shifted the musical landscape in the 1960s, Sedaka faced challenges. He was able to reinvent himself in the 1970s, enjoying a major resurgence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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