‘Barely Breathing’ Singer Duncan Sheik in Critical Condition
A statement shared to the artist's social media said that he was "receiving medical care"
Grammy-nominated singer Duncan Sheik, 56, is currently hospitalized in critical but stable condition, according to a statement released by his family on Instagram on Wednesday. The statement did not provide any further details regarding the nature of his illness, stating that they would honor his privacy during this difficult time.
Fans and fellow musicians, including Lisa Loeb, Matt Nathanson, Tyce Green, and Lizzo, expressed their support in the comments on the post. The singer is best known for his 1996 hit "Barely Breathing," his Tony Award-winning score for the musical Spring Awakening, and his work on the musical adaptations of American Psycho and Because of Winn-Dixie. Sheik's latest album, Claptrap, was released in 2022.
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