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Neil Sedaka's Cause of Death Revealed

Neil Sedaka, 86, died from artery plaque buildup causing restricted blood flow; kidney failure also contributed, according to his death certificate obtained by The Post.

  • On Feb. 27, Neil Sedaka, legendary singer-songwriter, died in Los Angeles, and his death certificate lists atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease as the cause.
  • According to the Cleveland Clinic, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is caused by plaque buildup narrowing arteries, which can lead to heart attack or stroke, as listed on Sedaka's death certificate obtained by The Post.
  • The Post obtained the death certificate, which lists kidney failure as a contributing condition and shows Sedaka was embalmed at Hollywood Funeral Home and buried at Beth Olam Cemetery on March 3.
  • He was mourned by Michael Bublé and David Foster, and is survived by wife Leba Strassberg and two children, Dara and Marc.
  • Sedaka, 86, was a ’60s–’70s hitmaker known for 'Calendar Girl' and 'Love Will Keep Us Together' and continued sharing music on Instagram.
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Neil Sedaka's cause of death revealed

Several weeks after the death of legendary singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, new information has emerged concerning his cause of death.

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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
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