From Variety · Chris Willman · · 40s
Duncan Sheik Dies at 56
Music legend Duncan Sheik, known for 'Barely Breathing' and 'Spring Awakening', dies at 56.
In brief
Music legend Duncan Sheik, known for 'Barely Breathing' and 'Spring Awakening', dies at 56. Duncan Sheik, the composer of 'Spring Awakening' and hitmaker of 'Barely Breathing', died at 56 after cardiac arrest. Originally reported by Variety.
Duncan Sheik
Duncan Sheik, the composer of 'Spring Awakening', died at 56.
Hitmaker
He had a pop hit with 'Barely Breathing' in the mid-1990s.
Tony Wins
He won multiple Tonys for 'Spring Awakening'.
Cardiac Arrest
Sheik died after cardiac arrest in a Manhattan hospital.
Critical Condition
He was previously in critical condition in a Manhattan hospital.
The one thing
Duncan Sheik, the composer of 'Spring Awakening' and hitmaker of 'Barely Breathing', died at 56 after cardiac arrest.
