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Duncan Sheik, Tony Award-winning composer, dies at 56
Tony Award-winning composer Duncan Sheik dies at 56 after influential career spanning music and theater.
In brief
Tony Award-winning composer Duncan Sheik dies at 56 after influential career spanning music and theater. Duncan Sheik, known for 'Barely Breathing' and 'Spring Awakening', died at 56. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Duncan Sheik dies
Duncan Sheik, Tony Award-winning composer, died at 56 according to his Instagram.
“The world has lost a singular talent and deeply influential voice in music and theater.”
Family statement
Family shared he was receiving medical care and in critical but stable condition.
Grammy nomination
His song 'Barely Breathing' earned a Grammy nomination for best male pop vocal performance.
Spring Awakening
Sheik composed music for 'Spring Awakening', which won eight Tony Awards in 2007.
New musical project
Sheik is working on an off-Broadway musical based on a manga graphic novel.
“He was a bit flummoxed about writing the score for a famous manga but excited to help put it in front of an audience.”
The big picture
Duncan Sheik, known for 'Barely Breathing' and 'Spring Awakening', died at 56.
