In Memoriam: Notable people who died in 2026
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Duncan Sheik released his self-titled debut album in 1996. The album included his Grammy-nominated hit song, "Barely Breathing.” Sheik composed the music for the 2006 Broadway musical "Spring Awakening,” which won eight Tony Awards, including best musical, best original score and best orchestrations. He went on to compose music for several other stage productions, including "American Psycho," "Because of Winn-Dixie" and "The Secret Life of Bees." Sheik's new musical, "Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen," will make its off-Broadway debut this fall. Duncan Sheik died on Sept. 17, at the age of 56.
