Music legend Neil Sedaka dead at 86

Legendary singer Neil Sedaka died Friday at age 86, with his family calling him a true rock and roll legend and incredible human being in a statement.

Lori Bashian is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital. 

News of his death comes after reports first surfaced that the singer-songwriter was rushed to the hospital on Friday morning.

West Hollywood Sheriff's Station personnel told Fox News Digital that deputies responded around 8 a.m., "regarding a medical request and a patient male adult was transported to a local hospital."