Duncan Sheik Remembered: Lea Michele, Melissa Barrera and More Pay Tribute to Late Musician - Yahoo

“This one hurts and does not seem real,” the “Glee” alum, who starred in Sheik’s “Spring Awakening,” writes

Duncan Sheik’s colleagues and friends paid tribute to the Tony and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter following news of his death .

Among those that honored Sheik, who co-created Broadway’s “Spring Awakening” alongside Steven Sater, was “Glee” alum Lea Michele.

“I met Duncan when I was 14 years old,” Michele, who rose to fame by originating the leading role of Wendla in “Spring Awakening,” wrote on her Instagram Story. “I listened to a demo on tape of him singing songs from ‘Spring Awakening’ outside of my middle school before my first audition.”

She continued: “I’m at a loss for words. This one hurts and does not seem real. Thank you for everything you gave us. And for the time we had together. Sending all my love and prayers now to Nora, Ines and Duncan’s family.”