Sedaka, the hit-making singer-songwriter whose boyish soprano and bright melodies made him a top act in the early years of rock ‘n’ roll and led to a second run of success in the 1970s.

Neil Sedaka was one of many famous name-drops on Friends. Decades later, fans of the iconic TV show are still talking about the shout-out to the late singer. Sedaka—who died on Friday, February 27, at age 86 —was memorably mentioned during the season 2 episode “The One With the Two Parties,

Neil Sedaka, one of pop's most enduring songwriters, whose career extended from after World War II to the countercultural days of Elton John, died Friday at age 86, his family said

Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind the hits 'Calendar Girl,' 'Laughter in the Rain' and 'Breaking Up Is Hard to Do,' has died at age 86.

Neil Sedaka, the pop singer‑songwriter who scored major hits in the early rock era and again in the 1970s, died at 86.

American singer and songwriter Neil Sedaka, who had a string of chart-topping hits in the 1960s and 1970s with songs like "Laughter in the Rain," has died at age 86,

Legendary singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka -- who gained worldwide fame in the 1960s -- has died at age 86 ... TMZ has learned. Earlier today, the L.A. County West Hollywood sheriff's station told TMZ

Neil Sedaka has died, his family confirmed to TMZ. Neil Sedaka -- a legendary singer-songwriter who gained worldwide fame in the 1960s -- has been rushed to a hospital in L.A. ... TMZ