Legendary singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka has died at 86, his family announced on Friday.
The Brooklyn native was taken by ambulance to a Los Angeles area hospital Friday morning because he wasn’t feeling well, according to TMZ.
He died a short time later, though his cause of death is currently unclear.
“Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Neil Sedaka,” his family posted on Facebook. “A 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.”
Sedaka’s hit songs include “Oh! Carol,” “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do” and “Laughter in the Rain.”
He had just previewed a song on Tuesday called “Good Times, Good Music, and Good Friends” that will be available on the re-release of his album “Steppin’ Out” on April 10.
Sedaka had been was married to Leba Strassberg since 1962. They shared two children, according to IMDb.
