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Duncan Sheik, Who Traded Pop Stardom for Broadway, Dies at 56

Friday, September 18, 2026


Duncan Sheik, a composer and musician who won Tony Awards for his work on the musical "Spring Awakening," died at 56. Sheik released the single "Barely Breathing" in 1996. He composed music for "Spring Awakening," which received multiple Tony nominations and wins. The cause and date of death were not provided in the available information.

Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/arts/music/duncan-sheik-dead.html

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