Duncan Sheik has died. Born 1969, he rose to fame with Barely Breathing and won two Tonys for Spring Awakening; he later split from the teen idol image and forged a notable theatre career.
Duncan Sheik has died at 56 from organ failure, his mother confirms. He rose to fame with Barely Breathing in 1996 and later found Broadway success with Spring Awakening, which won eight Tonys. His death follows a hospital stay and is confirmed by family statements.