Mark Sheehan dead latest — The Script lead tributes as guitarist dies aged 46 & cause of death remains unknown
MARK Sheehan The Script co-founder and guitarist has died aged 46 after a brief illness the band has confirmed.
The Irish rock band announced the star's death yesterday.
The band tweeted: “Much loved husband, father, brother, band mate and friend Mark Sheehan passed away today in hospital after a brief illness.
"The family and group ask fans to respect their privacy at this tragic time."
Fans have been left heartbroken by the news with one tweeting: "Awful news, so sorry to hear this."
Read our Mark Sheehan blog below for the latest news and updates...
Ella Henderson's tribute to Mark Sheehan
Irish President pays tribute
President Michael D Higgins released a lengthy statement paying tribute to Mark Sheehan.
He said: "All those who knew Mark Sheehan, and those millions more who enjoyed and appreciated his music, will have been deeply shocked to hear of his too-early death.
"It was a mark of the originality and excellence that Mark and his bandmates in The Script sought that they saw such success across the world, including six number one albums in the UK and a number three album in the United States – a truly remarkable achievement.
"It was a great honour and a privilege when I had the opportunity of hosting Mark and The Script when they performed at Aras an Uachtarain in 2013 as part of my initiative Glaoch – The President’s Call, which celebrated Irish creativity and its reach and impact across the world.
"Through their music, Mark and The Script have played an outstanding part in continuing and promoting this proud tradition of Irish musical success across the world.
"While Mark will be missed by so many, it is his family who will, of course, experience the greatest loss."
What did bandmate Danny say about Mark taking time out from the band?
Mark Sheean has taken some time away from the band to spend time with his family while The Script were touring in the US.
A interview with bandmate Danny O'Donoghue from The Sunday World in May 2022 resurfaces, and included the conversations behind Mark's time away.
Danny told The Sunday World: "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.
"He's been the engine of The Script for such a long time, [I told him] that 'if you want to take a bit of time out for your family you are more than welcome to, and I insist on you going and doing it.'
"He took a little bit of time off. You get refreshed, then you come back with a new zest for life. And I believe it was the best thing that could have happened for all of us.
"Me and Glen had to get on with it in the meantime. We did the American leg without him, but the second we all get back in the room again for the Irish tour you just sit there and you go 'there's the f***ing' magic!'"
Danny previously described Mark as "the perfect songwriting partner."
How did Mark Sheehan die?
On Friday, April 14, 2023, it was announced that Mark Sheehan passed away in hospital following a short illness.
The cause of death is currently unknown and the illness wasn't confirmed.
Mark had recently taken time out to be with his family while his bandmates Danny and Glen took on the American leg of their tour.
Will The Script stay together?
The Script announced guitarist Mark Sheehan died following a short illness on April 14, 2023.Mark was a founding member of the band and singer Danny O’Donoghue’s best friend.The band has not addressed if it will continue after Mark’s death.
What are The Script’s biggest songs and albums?
Their best-known tracks include The Man Who Can’t Be Moved, Hall Of Fame, If You Could See Me Now and Superheroes.
After their successful first album, The Script, the trio then released Science & Faith (2010), #3 (2012) and No Sound Without Silence (2014), which all did well in the charts.
You may have heard their music in shows such as Made in Chelsea, Vampire Diaries, The Hills, 90210, EastEnders and Waterloo Road.
When did Mark Sheehan and Rina Sheehan get married?
Mark and Rina were married in 2005, three years before they welcomed their first child and eldest son Cameron.
The couple were married for 17 years before it was revealed that Mark had shockingly passed away on Friday.
The Dublin based rock group said it followed a short illness.
They said: "Much loved husband, father, brother, band mate and friend Mark Sheehan passed away today in hospital after a brief illness.
"The family and group ask fans to respect their privacy at this tragic time."
How many children do Mark Sheehan and Rina Sheehan have together?
Mark and Rina shared three children together, before his tragic death was announced on April 14 after a short battle with illness.
They welcomed their first child back in 2008, with Rina induced into labour with their eldest child Cameron.
The couple went on to have a daughter named Avery and a younger son named Lil in the following years.
The Script sold over 20 million albums
The Script have sold over 20 million albums, with huge hits in songs such as The Man Who Can’t be Moved, For The First Time, We Cry and Hall of Fame.
Band was due to head on tour in June
The band had been due to kick off a major European tour supporting Pink this June.
Announcing the slot in January, the band said: “We’re excited to announce that we’re heading out on tour with @pink for her Summer Carnival shows later this year! This is gonna be EPIC. We can’t wait to see some of #TheScriptFamily there! Tickets on sale now, so grab one quick.”
Mark will be ”missed by so many’
The Script’s tweet has been inundated with tributes.
One fan wrote: “Mark, you will be so missed by so many. My thoughts go out to your wife and children and to your family and friends.
“I would say rest in peace but I don’t think that would fit with you. Instead I’ll say, see you at the next gig!”
Official Charts Chiefs pay tribute
Tributes have poured in from across the music industry, with the Official Charts chiefs saying: “Our thoughts are with the family, friends and fans of The Script guitarist Mark Sheehan, who has sadly died aged 46.”
Mark took time out of tour to spend time with family
Danny told last year how Mark had taken time out to be with his family – and he and Glen took on the American leg of their tour.Danny told the Sunday World: “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.“He’s been the engine of The Script for such a long time, [I told him] that ‘if you want to take a bit of time out for your family you are more than welcome to, and I insist on you going and doing it’.“He took a little bit of time off. You get refreshed, then you come back with a new zest for life. And I believe it was the best thing that could have happened for all of us.“Me and Glen had to get on with it in the meantime. We did the American leg without him, but the second we all get back in the room again for the Irish tour you just sit there and you go ‘there’s the f***in’ magic!'”
Mark was the co-founder of The Script
Mark was co-founder of The Script back in 2001, but worked in music for years before with pal Danny O’Donoghue.
Mark and singer Danny were best friends since the age of 12, and were originally part of boy band Mytown, which formed back in 1996.
The pair later recruited drummer Glen Power, who had played since he was eight, for their new band The Script.
Who was The Script band member Mark Sheehan?
Mark Anthony Sheehan was born on October 29, 1976 in The Liberties in Dublin, Ireland.
He was an Irish guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer.
Before he joined The Script in 2001, he was a member of Irish boyband Mytown.
Mark was the co-founder and lead guitarist of The Script.
The Script have sold over 20 million albums, with huge hits in songs such as The Man Who Can’t be Moved, For The First Time, We Cry and Hall of Fame.
How did Mark Sheehan die?
On Friday, April 14, 2023 it was announced that Mark had died in hospital following a short illness.
It's currently unknown what his cause of death was - or what illness he was suffering with.
Recently Mark had taken time out to be with his family - as his bandmates and Glen took on the American leg of their tour.
Who is Mark Sheehan's wife, Rina Sheehan?
Mark met Rina, an American backing singer, back in the early 200s after the star jetted off to the US to write and produce music.
The pair met on the road as Rina, from Texas, was brought into the studio as a backing singer while Mark worked in studios.
He told the Irish Mirror in 2008: "Rina is from Texas, we met on the road. I was producing and working in different studios.
"We just kind of clicked in the usual way you do. We got married three years ago."
Rina stayed out of the spotlight during Mark's fame, and did not appear in the public eye alongside the band.
Fan shares emotional tribute
A fan has shared a video of Mark from his last tour with The Script.
The video was filmed at the SSE Belfast Arena.
Tributes flood in from heartbroken fans
Fans have flooded social media following the tragic news.
One Tweeted: “I’m lost for words !! He will be missed and won’t be forgotten.”
A second said: “I am so sorry. Much love to you guys,” alongside a broken heart emoji.
Band release devastating statement
The tragic news of his death was announced by the group in a statement.
They said that Mark died in hospital after a short illness.
The statement, posted on social media reads: "Much loved husband, father, brother, band mate, and friend Mark Sheehan passed away today in hospital after a brief illness.
"The family and group ask fans to respect their privacy at this tragic time."
The Script shared throwback picture of smiling Mark Sheehan day before his death
The Script posted a tragic throwback photo of Mark Sheehan smiling just days before his death.
Tributes have poured in for the dad- of- thee who died in hospital after a short illness at the age of 46.
And just a few days before his death, the band shared a throwback photo of a music clip, challenging their fans to name the video.
Fans rushed to give the right answer which was "Rain."
The Script announced the news of Mark's death in a social media post.
Who are The Script's members?
The Script is made up of musicians Danny O’Donoghue on lead vocals and the keyboard and Glen Power as drummer. Guitarist Mark Sheehan had been a member of the trio before his death aged just 46.
The band has sold 30million records in their 12-year career and have been nominated for two Brit Awards and The band formed in the early noughties and released their first EP in 2005, before their debut album came out in 2008, peaking at number one in the UK charts.
Viewers may know Dublin-born lead singer Danny O'Donoghue from his time judging The Voice UK during its first two series on the BBC.
As a child, he was initially against the idea of being a musician; however, he ended up dropping out of school to pursue a musical career.
Will The Script stay together?
The Script announced guitarist Mark Sheehan died following a short illness on April 14, 2023.
Mark was a founding member of the band and singer Danny O'Donoghue's best friend.
The band has not addressed if it will continue after Mark's death.
Pictured: Mark Sheehan was a much loved member of The Script
Tributes flood in
Fans have been flocking to social media to pay tribute to the guitarist.
One fan said: "Absolutely Heartbroken. I can never thank Mark enough for everything he has done for me over the years."
A second commented: "Thank You For All The Amazing Music & Memories That You Brought To The Band The Script Your Achievements & Accomplishments In The Script & In The Music Industry."