Iconic singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka’s cause of death revealed

Neil Sedaka, nan legendary vocalist who passed distant successful Los Angeles in February, died of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

The decease certificate, which was obtained by The Post, stated kidney nonaccomplishment besides contributed to his death.

The certificate revealed he was embalmed astatine nan Hollywood Funeral location and buried astatine Beth Olam Cemetery successful LA connected March 3.

According to nan Cleveland Clinic, Atherosclerotic cardiovascular illness is caused by nan build up of plaque — which tin dwell of fats, cholesterin and different substances — successful artery walls, narrowing them and restricting humor flow. Complications tin see a bosom onslaught aliases stroke

Sedaka, who’s champion known for his No. 1 hits successful nan ’60s and ’70s — including “Love Will Keep Us Together” and “Calendar Girl” — was 86 years old.

He died connected Feb. 27 aft he was hospitalized successful Los Angeles, TMZ reported astatine nan time. While he was initially recovering, his family later shared successful a connection that he had died.

“Our family is devastated by nan abrupt passing of our beloved husband, begetter and grandfather, Neil Sedaka,” nan connection read.

“A existent stone and rotation legend, an inspiration to millions, but astir importantly, astatine slightest to those of america who were fortunate capable to cognize him, an unthinkable quality being who will beryllium profoundly missed.”

He was nominated for 5 Grammys betwixt 1959 and 1977, and was inducted into nan Songwriters Hall of Fame successful 1983.

He had been joined to woman Leba Strassberg since 1962.

The mates shared 2 children — girl Dara, a 62-year-old vocalist, and boy Marc, a 59-year-old screenwriter.

Prior to his death, Sedaka was still making euphony and often shared videos of himself singing connected Instagram.

A number of A-list musicians mourned his death, including Michael Bublé, who commented connected Instagram, “A genius. A gentlemen. A hero. How fortunate are we to person had your ray shared pinch us.
Have nary uncertainty a kingdom was waiting for you 💔.”

David Foster besides commented, “A elephantine moreover amongst nan giants!! He proved melody is king!!”