Duncan Sheik, Who Traded Pop Stardom for Broadway, Dies at 56

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Musician Duncan Sheik has died at the age of 56. He first gained fame with his 1996 hit single Barely Breathing, but later transitioned from pop stardom to musical theater to move past his heartthrob image. Sheik achieved significant success on Broadway, where he won two Tonys for composing Spring Awakening. His career was defined by this pivot from the pop charts to acclaimed theatrical compositions, leaving a lasting impact on both music and theater.
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