Tributes paid after Duncan Sheik dies, age 56: “This one hurts and does not seem real”

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1. Singer-Songwriter Duncan Sheik Dies at 56: Grammy-nominated musician and Tony-winning composer Duncan Sheik passed away at age 56 on September 17, 2026, due to cardiac arrest in a Manhattan hospital.
2. Top 3 Most Iconic Works of Duncan Sheik: Sheik's artistic footprint spans from 90s pop-rock radio staples to transformative Broadway scores.
3. Top 3 Most Successful 90s Singer-Songwriter Crossover Hits: Sheik's 'Barely Breathing' remains a quintessential example of the 90s alternative-pop crossover success stories.

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• NME
• Stereogum

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