Neil Sedaka, singer-songwriter of 1960-70s fame, dies at 86

Mihaela Măncilă

Neil Sedaka, the hit rock 'n' roll singer and songwriter who achieved fame in the 1960s and 1970s with hits like "Laughter in the Rain" and "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do," died on Friday. Sedaka was 86.  "Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Neil Sedaka," his family said in a statement, without giving a cause of death. "A true rock and roll legend, an inspiration to millions, but most importantly, at least to those of us who were lucky