Neil Sedaka's cause of death has been revealed nearly three weeks after his passing at the age of 86 on February 27.
The late star - who had been known for hit songs such as Breaking Up Is Hard To Do - was reportedly
The 'sudden' passing of the 'rock and roll legend' was .
Sedaka died of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, per a death certificate first obtained by the California Post.
The chronic condition occurs when there is a 'buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on the artery walls,' per Mayo Clinic.
The disease can also lead to the possibility of a stroke, heart attack, kidney failure as well as blood clots.
Neil Sedaka's cause of death has been revealed nearly three weeks after his passing at the age of 86 on February 27; seen in 2014 in Los Angeles
Sedaka died of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, per a death certificate first obtained by the California Post; seen in 1955
Kidney failure was also listed as a factor into his death last month.
Sedaka was embalmed at the Hollywood Funeral Home while a burial took place on March 3 at the Beth Olam cemetery in Los Angeles, according to the death certificate.
Sedaka was embalmed at the Hollywood Funeral Home while a burial took place on March 3 at the Beth Olam cemetery in Los Angeles, according to the death certificate; seen in 1964
The star's passing on February 27 was confirmed by his loved ones in an emotional statement; seen in 1977
The famed 1960s and 1970s crooner was reportedly rushed to a hospital in Los Angeles shortly before his death; seen in 2023 in L.A.
Just hours later, Sedaka's family confirmed the heartbreaking news that he had passed away.
