Singer Duncan Sheik has been hospitalized in New York City in critical condition, according to a statement on his Instagram page Wednesday.’Duncan is currently receiving medical care and remains in critical but stable condition,’ the 56-year-old vocalist’s team said on the social media site. ‘Out of respect for Duncan and our family, we will not be sharing any further medical details at this time.’The statement continued, ‘We kindly ask for privacy during this incredibly difficult time and will provide updates when appropriate. Thank you for the continued love and support.’It was not immediately clear what specific health issue had caused the performer to be taken in for medical care. Sheik’s biggest hit is his 1996 single Barely Breathing, which he received a Grammy nomination for in the category for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.The Daily Mail has reached out to representatives for Sheik for further comment on the story. Singer Duncan Sheik has been hospitalized in New York City in critical condition, according to a statement on his Instagram page Wednesday. Pictured in March in NYC The 56-year-old vocalist’s team shared an update on the social media siteBarely Breathing reached the 16th spot on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent 55 weeks in a row on the chart. The track was from his self-titled debut album, which also featured the singles She Runs Away and Reasons for Living.Sheik has had a busy career as a solo artist, having put out nine studio albums, as well as a composer.Sheik penned the score for Twelfth Night for the New York Shakespeare Festival in 2002, which marked the beginning of his endeavors in composing. He won the Grammy in 2008 for Best Musical Show Album for Spring Awakening (along with Steven Sater). His adaptation of Spring Awakening racked up a number of Tony Award wins in 2008, including Best Musical, Best Original Score and Best Orchestrations.An off-Broadway production of Spring Awakening is slated to begin running at the venue Studio Seaview in coming months.Previews for the limited engagement show are slated to commence on November 27, with opening night slated for December 17 and the final show slated for February 14. The production is based on a Manga written by Moyoco Anno. It was not immediately clear what specific health issue had caused the performer to be taken in for medical care He was pictured at the Museum of Broadway on November 15, 2023 in New York City