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Duncan Sheik, ’90s singer-songwriter, dead at 56

Beloved singer, songwriter and composer known for the 1996 hit “Barely Breathing” has died.

Published Sep 19, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

The music world was rocked Friday by the news that Duncan Sheik, the beloved singer, songwriter, composer and actor known for his 1996 hit “Barely Breathing,” died.