Duncan Sheik, Tony- and Grammy-winning ‘Spring Awakening’ composer and pop star, dies at 56

Duncan Sheik, the award-winning composer and pop star, has died at age 56. He was known for writing the music for the Broadway musical "Spring Awakening." Sheik earned both Tony and Grammy awards during his career.
Duncan Sheik, the Tony- and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter who crafted the music for “Spring Awakening,” has died. He was 56.
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