Duncan Sheik, Tony — winning composer of 'Spring Awakening,' dies at 56

Sheik died in New York from cardiac arrest, his mother told New York Times His Instagram account had said on Wednesday he was critically ill His 1996 hit Barely Breathing reached No. 16 on Billboard Hot 100 New revival of Spring Awakening had recently been announced By Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Duncan Sheik, the Tony-winning Broadway composer who transitioned from chart-topping singer-songwriter to the creative force behind the Broadway musical "Spring Awakening", died on Thursday at age 56, according to a post on his Instagram account on Friday. Sheik died in New York due to cardiac arrest, his mother, Suzanne Sheik, told the New York Times. Sheik's team did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment. "It is with profound sadness that we confirm the passing of Duncan Sheik," the social media post said, alongside a photo of Sheik with a guitar. "The world has lost a singular talent and a deeply influential voice in music and theater. From his Grammy-nominated hit 'Barely Breathing' to his groundbreaking, Tony and Grammy Award-winning work on 'Spring Awakening', Duncan's artistry touched many and leaves an indelible mark on the cultural landscap