Lea Michele honors late composer Duncan Sheik after his death

Lea Michele honors late composer Duncan Sheik after his death

Deadline reported that actress Lea Michele posted an Instagram tribute to composer Duncan Sheik on September 18, after his death from cardiac arrest at age 56. Sheik, 56, had been hospitalized in critical but stable condition on September 17, according to his representatives, with no cause disclosed.

Earlier reports from Rolling Stone, Deadline, NBC News and PennLive confirmed his critical state. The following day, NBC News announced that he died of cardiac arrest.

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Lea Michele pays tribute to late Spring Awakening composer Duncan Sheik
Lea Michele pays tribute to late Spring Awakening composer Duncan Sheik

Deadline • 18 Sep 19:42

Actress Lea Michele posted an Instagram tribute to Duncan Sheik, the Grammy-winning composer of Spring Awakening, after his death from cardiac arrest at age 56.

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Broadway composer and singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik dies at 56
Broadway composer and singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik dies at 56

nbcnews.com • 18 Sep 15:46

Duncan Sheik, known for the 1996 hit “Barely Breathing” and the Tony-winning musical “Spring Awakening,” died of cardiac arrest at age 56, his family said.

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Singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik hospitalized in critical condition
Singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik hospitalized in critical condition

PennLive.com • 18 Sep 10:00

The 56-year-old artist is in critical but stable condition, according to a family statement, with no further medical details released.

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September 17, 2026
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Tony Award-winning musician Duncan Sheik hospitalized in critical but stable condition
Tony Award-winning musician Duncan Sheik hospitalized in critical but stable condition

NBC News • 17 Sep 13:27

Singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik is reported to be in critical but stable condition and receiving medical care, according to a statement posted on his Instagram.

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Composer Duncan Sheik Hospitalized in Critical Condition
Composer Duncan Sheik Hospitalized in Critical Condition

Deadline • 17 Sep 02:56

Composer and singer Duncan Sheik was reported to be in critical but stable condition, according to a statement posted on his Instagram page, while his upcoming Off-Broadway productions remain scheduled.

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Tony-winning composer Duncan Sheik hospitalized in critical condition
Tony-winning composer Duncan Sheik hospitalized in critical condition

Rolling Stone • 17 Sep 02:35

Singer-songwriter and Broadway composer Duncan Sheik is in critical but stable condition, his representatives said, while no cause has been disclosed.

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Singer Duncan Sheik Hospitalized in New York City
Singer Duncan Sheik Hospitalized in New York City

TMZ • 17 Sep 01:32

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik is receiving care at a New York hospital, though the cause and details of his condition have not been disclosed.

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