Tony- and Grammy-winning composer Duncan Sheik dies at 56

Tony- and Grammy-winning composer Duncan Sheik dies at 56

NEW YORK — Duncan Sheik, the Tony- and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter who crafted the music for “Spring Awakening,” has died. He was 56. Sheik died Thursday night, according to a post on his Instagram page. “The world has a lost a singular talent, and deeply influential voice in music and theater,” the post reads. “His musical legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.” Sheik had been best known for his lasting radio hit “Barely Breathing” when he turned his sights on Broadway with “