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Singer Duncan Sheik Dies at 56
Singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik, known for the hit "Barely Breathing" and the Tony and Grammy-winning musical "Spring Awakening," died Thursday. He was 56. Sheik died from organ f… — by Sandra Rhodes
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About Duncan Sheik
Duncan Sheik is an American singer-songwriter, composer, and actor. Sheik is known for his 1996 debut single "Barely Breathing", which earned him a Grammy Award nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. He has composed music for motion pictures and Broadway musicals, winning the 2007 Tony Awards for Best Original Score and Best Orchestrations for his work on the musical Spring Awakening.
Everything about Duncan Sheik →- Occupation
- singer-songwriter, singer, musician, songwriter
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- November 18, 1969
- Website
- https://www.duncansheik.com/