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WASHINGTONPOST (Amy B Wang) - Duncan Sheik, singer-songwriter who found success on pop charts and Broadway, dies at 56 Fri Sep 18 16:33:54 2026

He had a hit single in 1996, “Barely Breathing,” then went on to compose the Tony Award-winning musical “Spring Awakening.”

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NYTIMES (Alex Williams) - Duncan Sheik, Who Traded Pop Stardom for Broadway, Dies at 56 Fri Sep 18 14:51:21 2026

Weary of the heartthrob label after his 1996 hit “Barely Breathing,” he pivoted to musical theater and won two Tonys for composing “Spring Awakening.”

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