Duncan Sheik, singer and composer of Spring Awakening, dies at 56

Duncan Sheik, singer and composer of Spring Awakening, dies at 56

The musician, who went from 90 s altpop hits to Tony-winning Broadway success, died of organ failure

Duncan Sheik, the singer-songwriter behind the 90 s alt-pop touchstone Barely Breathing and the composer of the Tony -winning musical Spring Awakening, died on Thursday at a Manhattan hospital. He was 56.

His death, from organ failure, was confirmed to the New York Times by his mother Suzanne Sheik. Continue reading...

Read the full story at theguardian.com

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