India, Feb. 28 -- Neil Sedaka, legendary singer-songwriter, known for hits like Breaking Up Is Hard to Do died at the age of 86. The news of his passing was confirmed to Variety by a representative.

"Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Neil Sedaka. A true rock and roll legend, an inspiration to millions, but most importantly, at least to those of us who were lucky enough to know him, an incredible human being who will be deeply missed," a statement from the family read. A cause of death was not immediately known but TMZ had reported earlier in the day that Sedaka was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital on Friday morning, in an ambulance, after he complained about not feeling well. ...