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Duncan Sheik Dies at 56
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik, known for 'Barely Breathing' and 'Spring Awakening', dies at 56 after organ failure.
In brief
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik, known for 'Barely Breathing' and 'Spring Awakening', dies at 56 after organ failure. Duncan Sheik, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter behind 'Barely Breathing' and 'Spring Awakening', dies at 56 after organ failure. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Duncan Sheik dies
Duncan Sheik, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter who became an acclaimed Broadway composer with the groundbreaking musical 'Spring Awakening', has died at 56.
Organ failure cause
Sheik died Thursday night according to a statement posted to his Instagram account. His mother, Suzanne Sheik, told The New York Times that the cause was organ failure.
Family statement
The world has lost a singular talent and deeply influential voice in music and theater, a statement posted by his family said.
Survived by wife and daughter
He is survived by his wife, Nora Ariffin, and their daughter, Ines.
Critical condition
His death came after his family announced earlier in the week that he was receiving medical care and was in critical but stable condition.
Family life
Sheik and Ariffin had been together for more than a decade and welcomed their daughter in 2018.
Musical background
Born in Montclair, New Jersey, he spent his childhood between New Jersey and South Carolina following his parents’ divorce.
Here's the gist
Duncan Sheik, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter behind 'Barely Breathing' and 'Spring Awakening', dies at 56 after organ failure.
