What we know
What we know: Duncan Sheik, Tony- and Grammy-winning 'Spring Awakening' composer and pop star, dies at 56
Compiled Sep 18
What we know
- Duncan Sheik, the Tony- and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter who wrote the music for 'Spring Awakening,' died at 56.
- Sheik died Thursday from organ failure, according to his mother Suzanne Sheik.
- He was widely known for his hit song 'Barely Breathing' before turning to Broadway.
- 'Spring Awakening' ran for over 860 performances on Broadway starting in 2006 and won eight Tony Awards, including best musical, plus a Grammy for best musical show album.
- Sheik also wrote music for Broadway adaptations of 'American Psycho' and 'Alice in Wonderland.'
- His self-titled debut album was released in 1996 and received a four-star Rolling Stone review.
What we don’t know yet
- The Associated Press emailed his representatives for comment, but no response is reported in the article.
Open questions
- What specific organ failure caused Sheik's death?
- Did his representatives ever respond to the AP's request for comment?
- Will the off-Broadway version of 'Spring Awakening' still open this fall as planned?
- What are the details of Sheik's most recent album 'Claptrap' (2022)?
Drawn from the Associated Press report. “What we don’t know” lists only what the reporting itself flags as unresolved.