Tony and Grammy-winning singer-composer Duncan Sheik dead at 56

Duncan Sheik, the singer and composer best known for his hit song Barely Breathing, has died at age 56.

His death was confirmed by his family in a statement shared Friday. Sheik's mother, Suzanne Sheik, said he died Thursday at a Manhattan hospital after going into cardiac arrest.

"Duncan was a father, husband, son, brother, and friend. He will be remembered for his sensitivity, wit, inteligence, and depth of spirit he brought to those who knew and loved him," read part of the announcement made via his official Instagram account after his passing.

His family had shared an update earlier in the week, noting he was receiving medical care and remained in critical but stable condition at the time.

Sheik rose to fame with his self-titled debut album in 1996, led by the single Barely Breathing, which earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.

Beyond his music career, Sheik also found success in theater, winning a Tony Award for composing the score of "Spring Awakening," the 2006 Broadway musical based on the German play "The Awakening of Spring."