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'Barely Breathing' Singer Duncan Sheik Dies, Survived by Wife Nora Ariffin

'Barely Breathing' Singer Duncan Sheik Dies, Survived by Wife Nora Ariffin

Summary

Duncan Sheik, a Grammy- and Tony Award-winning singer-songwriter known for his 1996 song "Barely Breathing," has died at age 56. He died on September 17 in Manhattan and is survived by his wife, Nora Ariffin, and their 7-year-old daughter, Ines.

Key Facts

  • Duncan Sheik was 56 years old at the time of his death.
  • He died on Thursday, September 17, in Manhattan.
  • Sheik was best known for the 1996 hit song "Barely Breathing."
  • He won both Grammy and Tony Awards in his music career.
  • Sheik was married to Nora Ariffin, and they had a daughter named Ines, born in December 2018.
  • His family requested privacy while he was receiving medical care before his death.
  • He was born in Montclair, New Jersey, and raised in South Carolina.
  • Sheik’s sister, Kacie Sheik, is an actress who has appeared on Broadway.
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