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Singer, Composer Duncan Sheik Dies

Sheik wrote the music and lyrics for the upcoming American stage musical adaptation of Moyoco Anno's Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen (Bikachō Shinshi Kaikoroku) manga. Previews for his final musical open on Friday. The musical will then premiere for the general public in New York City off Broadway on October 15.

He is also known for his single "Barely Breathing", for which he received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 1996. He also won Tony awards for his music for the 2006 musical Spring Awakening. Other musical credits include Twelfth Night, Whisper House, Alice by Heart, American Psycho, and The Secret Life of Bees.

Sources: Duncan Sheik's Instagram page, New York Times (Alex Williams)