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Neil Sedaka, singer of Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, dies at 86
Music•February 27, 2026 at 11:09 PMNational

Neil Sedaka, singer of Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, dies at 86

•BBC Entertainment & Arts

A skilled pianist nominated for five Grammy awards, Sedaka wrote hits through the 1950's and 60's.

A skilled pianist nominated for five Grammy awards, Sedaka wrote hits through the 1950's and 60's.

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