Mark Sheehan death: The Script guitarist and co-founder dies aged 46
The Script co-founder and guitarist Mark Sheehan has died after a brief illness. He was 46.
The musician’s death was announced on Friday (14 April) by the Irish rock band from their official social media channels.
“Much loved husband, father, brother, band mate and friend Mark Sheehan passed away today in hospital after a brief illness,” the statement said.
“The family and group ask fans to respect their privacy at this tragic time.”
Last year, Sheehan missed the US leg of the group’s tour. At the time, The Script’s frontman Danny O’Donoghue told Sunday World that Sheehan’s leave was due to family commitments.
“It’s his story to tell, but yeah, I guess if I could paraphrase, his children needed a father and his wife needed a husband,” the singer and keyboardist said.
Formed in 2001 by Sheehan, O’Donoghue and drummer Glen Power, the three-piece indie-rock band released...
The musician’s death was announced on Friday (14 April) by the Irish rock band from their official social media channels.
“Much loved husband, father, brother, band mate and friend Mark Sheehan passed away today in hospital after a brief illness,” the statement said.
“The family and group ask fans to respect their privacy at this tragic time.”
Last year, Sheehan missed the US leg of the group’s tour. At the time, The Script’s frontman Danny O’Donoghue told Sunday World that Sheehan’s leave was due to family commitments.
“It’s his story to tell, but yeah, I guess if I could paraphrase, his children needed a father and his wife needed a husband,” the singer and keyboardist said.
Formed in 2001 by Sheehan, O’Donoghue and drummer Glen Power, the three-piece indie-rock band released...
- 4/14/2023
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - Music
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