Neil Sedaka, singer whose hits included "Laughter in the Rain," dies at 86

Neil Sedaka, the salient singer-songwriter whose drawstring of hits successful the 1960s and 1970s included "Laughter successful the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died, a typical confirmed to CBS News Friday. He was 86.

"Our household is devastated by the abrupt passing of our beloved husband, begetter and grandfather, Neil Sedaka," a connection from the household read. "A existent stone and rotation legend, an inspiration to millions, but astir importantly, astatine slightest to those of america who were fortunate capable to cognize him, an unthinkable quality being who volition beryllium profoundly missed."

Singer Neil Sedaka performs onstage astatine Saban Theatre connected April 5, 2019, successful Beverly Hills, California. Scott Dudelson / Getty Images

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