Singer Duncan Sheik in ‘Critical Condition’ and Receiving Medical Treatment
Singer Duncan Sheik in ‘Critical Condition’ and Receiving Medical Treatment
Daniel S. LevineThu, September 17, 2026 at 4:27 AM UTC
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Duncan Sheik in March 2026Credit: Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic -
Duncan Sheik is currently in “critical condition” and receiving medical care, according to a statement posted on his Instagram page on Wednesday, Sept. 16
No further details on his condition were released
Sheik, 56, is best known for his hit “Barely Breathing” and writing the Tony-winning music to Spring Awakening
Duncan Sheik, best known for his 1996 hit “Barely Breathing,” is in critical condition while receiving medical care, according to a statement shared on Wednesday, Sept. 16.
“Duncan is currently receiving medical care and remains in critical but stable condition,” the statement reads. “Out of respect for Duncan and our family, we will not be sharing any further medical details at this time.”
“We kindly ask for privacy during this incredibly difficult time and will provide updates when appropriate,” the statement continued. “Thank you for the continued love and support.”
PEOPLE reached out to Sheik’s representative and label, Nonesuch Records, for comment.
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Sheik, 56, burst onto the music scene with his debut hit single “Barely Breathing,” which earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. Since then, he has released nine studio albums.
In 2002, he wrote an original score for the New York Shakespeare Festival’s production of Twelfth Night, the start of a second career as a composer for stage productions and movie soundtracks.
Sheik’s best-known stage work is the music of Spring Awakening, written with Steven Sater. The original Broadway production won Tony Awards for Best Orchestrations, Best Original Score and Best Musical and a Grammy for Best Musical Show Album. A new off-Broadway production is planned to open at Studio Seaview this fall.
The new production will start previews on Nov. 27, with an official opening set for Dec. 17. The limited engagement will end on Feb. 14, Playbill reported.
The musician also wrote the music and lyrics for an upcoming new off-Broadway production, Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen, Theater Mania reported in May. Kenny Kurokawa, RAYMAN and executive producer Antonio Marion announced that the show, based on a Manga by Moyoco Anno, would be staged at the Night Egg at the Culture Club this fall.
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