Duncan Sheik, Singer of 'Barely Breathing' and Spring Awakening Composer, Dies at 56

Duncan Sheik, Singer of 'Barely Breathing' and Spring Awakening Composer, Dies at 56 - September 18, 2026 | Entertainment | By Jacob Harding

Duncan Sheik, the singer-songwriter known for his 1990s hit 'Barely Breathing' and for composing the Tony-winning Broadway musical Spring Awakening, died on September 17, 2026, at age 56.