# Duncan Sheik, Beloved Artist, Passes at 56 | Los Angeles News

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Published: 2026-09-18T21:41:21+00:00
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Grammy-nominated singer and Tony Award-winning composer Duncan Sheik, known for “Barely Breathing” and “Spring Awakening,” has died at 56 after battling organ failure. His passing was confirmed via Instagram, with his mother revealing the cause; he died surrounded by loved ones just days after posting that he was in critical but stable condition. Celebrated for his profound artistry, wit, and emotional depth, Sheik’s legacy resonates across music and theater as a uniquely influential voice whose work continues to shape our cultural landscape. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.latimes.com/obituaries/story/2026-09-18/duncan-sheik-dies-barely-breathing-singer-tony-winner-spring-awakening More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/391a6a20673d9cb6 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews

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