Singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik, best known for his 1996 hit “Barely Breathing,” has been hospitalized and is currently listed in critical but stable condition.
The 56-year-old musician’s team shared the alarming update on his social media Wednesday, asking fans to respect his privacy while he receives medical care.
“We kindly ask for privacy during this incredibly difficult time and will provide updates when appropriate,” the statement said.
No specific details have been released about what led to Sheik’s hospitalization or the nature of his condition.
Sheik rose to fame in the 1990s with “Barely Breathing,” which earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
He later built a successful second act as a composer for theater and film.
Sheik won two Tony Awards in 2007 for his work on Spring Awakening, including Best Original Score.
Over the years, he has also contributed music to projects including American Psycho and adaptations inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
His hospitalization comes at a particularly busy time professionally.
A new musical, Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen, is expected to begin Off Broadway performances later this month, while a major revival of Spring Awakening is scheduled for November.
Sheik had also hinted at recent health problems in social media posts earlier this month.
On Sept. 5, he wrote that he was “still bored in hospital.”
Two days later, on Sept. 7, he posted that he expected to be “Out of here in 60 hours.”
It is unclear whether those earlier hospital posts are connected to his current condition.
For now, Sheik’s representatives have not released additional medical details, and fans are awaiting further updates on his recovery.
