Duncan Sheik, Singer-Songwriter Behind "Barely Breathing" and Broadway's "Spring Awakening," Dies at 56

TL;DR

Duncan Sheik, known for his hit song "Barely Breathing" and the musical "Spring Awakening," died at 56.
His death was caused by cardiac arrest.
Sheik rose to fame in the 1990s with "Barely Breathing" and later collaborated with Steven Sater on "Spring Awakening."
"Spring Awakening" won eight Tony Awards, including best musical, and Sheik received awards for best orchestrations and best original musical score.
He also worked on musical adaptations of "American Psycho" and "Alice in Wonderland."
Sheik is survived by his parents, wife, daughter, and two half-siblings.

Continue reading the original article