Duncan Sheik, singer and composer of Spring Awakening, dies at 56
The musician, who went from 90s alt-pop hits to Tony-winning Broadway success, died from cardiac arrest
TL;DR
- Duncan Sheik, singer-songwriter and composer, died at 56 from cardiac arrest.
- He achieved fame in the 90s with the hit song "Barely Breathing."
- Sheik later found success in musical theater, composing the Tony Award-winning "Spring Awakening."
- He had been in and out of the hospital in the month prior to his death.
- Sheik is survived by his wife and daughter.