Neil Sedaka, million-selling singer and songwriter of 'Breaking Up Is Hard to Do' and dozens of other hits, dies at 86

Neil Sedaka, million-selling singer and songwriter of 'Breaking Up Is Hard to Do' and dozens of other hits, dies at 86

February 27, 2026Updated: February 27, 2026
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NEW YORK (AP) — Neil Sedaka, million-selling singer and songwriter of 'Breaking Up Is Hard to Do' and dozens of other hits, dies at 86.

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