Duncan Sheik, ‘Barely Breathing’ hitmaker and ‘Spring Awakening’ composer, has reportedly died at 56

Variety and The Hollywood Reporter report that Duncan Sheik has died at 56. Variety traces his career from the 1990s pop hit “Barely Breathing” to the stage musical “Spring Awakening.” His mother confirmed his death from organ failure, according to Variety, which says he had previously been reported in critical condition at a Manhattan hospital.