Duncan Sheik, the Grammy- and Tony Award-winning singer-songwriter and composer known for the hit "Barely Breathing" and the Broadway musical "Spring Awakening," died Thursday, Sept. 17, at a Manhattan hospital. He was 56.
Sheik's mother, Suzanne Sheik, confirmed his death to The New York Times and said the cause was organ failure.
His death came one day after a statement shared on his Instagram account said he was receiving medical care and remained in "critical but stable condition." His family did not disclose the nature of his condition at the time and requested privacy.
USA TODAY has reached out to Sheik's representatives for additional comment.
Sheik rose to prominence with "Barely Breathing," the breakout single from his self-titled 1996
debut album. The track earned him a Grammy nomination for best male pop vocal performance.
He later composed the music for "Spring Awakening," which earned eight Tony Awards in 2007, including best musical. Sheik won for best original score and best orchestrations.
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