Duncan Sheik, 'Barely Breathing' singer and Broadway composer, dies at 56
Duncan Sheik, the singer-songwriter known for his 1996 hit single "Barely Breathing" and Tony Award-winning composer of the musical "Spring Awakening," died Thursday at age 56. He is survived by his wife, Nora Ariffin.
Left-leaning outlets emphasize Sheik's career trajectory, highlighting how he abandoned pop stardom and the "heartthrob label" to pursue his passion for musical theater, where he achieved critical and commercial success on Broadway.
Center outlets present factual reporting of his death, noting his dual accomplishments as a Grammy and Tony Award-winning artist across both pop music and theatrical composition.
Right-leaning outlets similarly report his achievements across pop music and Broadway without editorial commentary, identifying him primarily through his most recognizable work in both mediums.