Neil Sedaka, legendary singer-songwriter behind hits like "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do," "Bad Blood," "Laughter in the Rain" and "Calendar Girl," has died, a rep confirms to Variety. He was 86. "Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Neil Sedaka," a statement from the family reads. […]
SOURCE: Variety at 04:48PM on February 27, 2026