The Script co-founder and guitarist Mark Sheehan died on Friday after battling a short sickness. He was 46.
“A lot liked husband, father, brother, bandmate and pal Mark Sheehan handed away at the moment in hospital after a short sickness,” the Irish rock group wrote in a press release posted to their Instagram on Friday.
“The household and group ask followers to respect their privateness at this tragic time.”
Tributes flooded in as followers of the late musician mourned his sudden loss.
”I don’t know what to say apart from that is breaking my coronary heart in 100000 items. Many many many hugs and likes to households and associates. Shaking whereas typing this. Relaxation in peace legend ❤️💔,’ one individual commented on the submit.
“❤️❤️❤️ thanks for all the things Mark,” a second individual wrote.
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“Completely heartbreaking. A really fantastic, gifted & humble man taken far too quickly. I really feel so privileged to have seen you carry out over time. R.I.P Mark & sending a lot love & ideas to your loved ones & associates 😢❤️ xxx,” a 3rd added.
The late musician co-founded The Script along with his childhood pal and the group’s lead vocalist and keyboardist Danny O’Donoghue, 42, in addition to drummer Glen Energy, 41, in 2001.
The band debuted its eponymous album in 2008 and is understood for hits together with “We Cry,” “The Man Who Can’t Be Moved,” “Breakeven” and “Earlier than the Worst.”
They went on to file 5 extra studio albums and have offered over 20 million albums worldwide.
Final 12 months, Sheehan skipped out on the U.S. leg of the band’s world tour, nevertheless, O’Donoghue confirmed to the Sunday World that it was because of household commitments.
“It’s his story to inform, however yeah, I suppose if I may paraphrase, his kids wanted a father and his spouse wanted a husband,” O’Donoghue stated.
Sheehan was married to Reena Sheehan. They'd three kids.