The musician was best known for his 1996 single “Barely Breathing” and his Tony-winning work on Broadway’s Spring Awakening
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'Barely Breathing' Singer Duncan Sheik Dies, Survived by Wife Nora Ariffin
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18.09.2026
Duncan Sheik, singer and composer of Spring Awakening, dies at 56
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18.09.2026
Duncan Sheik, ‘Barely Breathing’ Hitmaker and ‘Spring Awakening’ Stage Composer, Dies at 56
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