Neil Sedaka, a Pop Hitmaker Across Two Eras, Dead at 86
Rolling Stone Music
by Jason NewmanFebruary 27, 2026
Neil Sedaka, the songwriter and performer behind hits like "Laughter in the Rain" and "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do," has died at age 86.
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Originally published on Rolling Stone Music on 2/27/2026