Neil Sedaka cause of death revealed just weeks after passing at age 86
Neil Sedaka’s cause of death was announced about three weeks after he passed away on February 27 at the age of 86.
The late star, known for hit songs such as Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, was reportedly hospitalized just hours before his death.
The ‘sudden’ death of the ‘rock and roll legend’ was confirmed by his loved ones with a statement from the Daily Mail.
Sedaka died of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to his death certificate obtained for the first time. California Post.
The chronic condition occurs when there is a ‘buildup of fat, cholesterol and other substances in and on the artery walls’. Mayo Clinic.
The disease can also lead to stroke, heart attack, kidney failure and the possibility of blood clots.
Neil Sedaka’s cause of death was announced about three weeks after he passed away on February 27 at the age of 86; Seen in Los Angeles in 2014
Sedaka died of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to his death certificate first obtained by the California Post; seen in 1955
It was stated that kidney failure was also a factor in his death last month.
According to his death certificate, Sedaka was embalmed at Hollywood Funeral Home, while a funeral took place on March 3 at Beth Olam cemetery in Los Angeles.
The star’s death on February 27 was confirmed by his loved ones with an emotional statement.
‘Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Neil Sedaka,’ they began.
‘A true rock and roll legend, an inspiration to millions, but most importantly an incredible person who will be deeply missed, at least for those of us who were lucky enough to know him.’
It was reported that the famous singer of the 1960s and 1970s was taken to a hospital in Los Angeles shortly before his death.
TMZ He claimed Sedaka woke up and wasn’t feeling well, so paramedics were called to his home around 8 a.m. PST.
The musician was later taken to a nearby hospital for check-up.
Sedaka was embalmed at Hollywood Funeral Home, while a funeral took place at Beth Olam cemetery in Los Angeles on March 3, according to his death certificate; seen in 1964
The star’s death on February 27 was confirmed by his loved ones with an emotional statement; seen in 1977
The famous singer of the 1960s and 1970s was reportedly admitted to a Los Angeles hospital shortly before his death; Spotted in Los Angeles in 2023
A few hours later, Sedaka’s family confirmed the sad news that he had passed away.
Two days ago, on February 25, the singer was seen having dinner in her last photo.
He enjoyed dining at Craig’s restaurant in Los Angeles, and according to photographers, the music artist was in ‘good spirits’.
Velvet-voiced Grammy nominee Sedaka started his musical career in the 1950s with the band The Tokens.
He is best known for the catchy 1960s song Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, which he recorded after becoming a solo artist.
New York’s Brighton Beach also wrote Oh! Carol and Calendar Girl quickly rose up the charts.
He had two big hits in the 1970s with the hit singles Laughter In The Rain and Bad Blood.
Sedaka was nominated for five Grammy awards and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1983.
Sedaka was nominated for five Grammy awards and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1983; seen in 2007
The star is a prolific songwriter who has written or co-written more than 500 songs for himself and other artists.
Some of the most popular songs Sedaka wrote for other stars include Stupid Cupid for Connie Francis, Is This the Way To Amarillo for Tony Christie, and Love Will Keep Us Together for Captain & Tennille.
He also served as a guest judge on the second season of American Idol.
Sedaka had been married to Leba Strassberg since 1962 and they had two children: Dara and Marc.
In 1947, he successfully participated in the piano scholarship auditions of the Juilliard School of Music, Children’s Preparatory Department, which he attended on Saturdays.
At the age of 13, he started writing pop songs with his poet neighbor. Her first hit was 1961’s Calendar Girl.
Sedaka has been married to Leba Strassberg since 1962 and they have two children: Dara and Marc; Seen in New York in 1979
1962 was one of the most successful years of Sedaka’s career; Breaking Up Is Hard To Do peaked at number one and Next Door to an Angel peaked at number five; Sedaka seen with Elton John (left) in 1975
Other early hits were Little Devil, Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen and Next Door to an Angel.
1962 was one of the most successful years of Sedaka’s career; Breaking Up Is Hard To Do peaked at number one and Next Door to an Angel peaked at number five.
He financed the recording, production and distribution of new CDs and the repackaging of his existing music catalog through his own company, Neil Sedaka Music.
Due to disputes with RCA Records over ownership of his original hits from the late 1950s and early 1960s, Sedaka re-recorded these tunes in 1991.
