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| The Script guitarist Mark Sheehan dies aged 46 | The Script guitarist Mark Sheehan dies aged 46 |
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| Sheehan performing in Milan in 2018 | Sheehan performing in Milan in 2018 |
| The co-founder and guitarist of Irish rock band The Script, Mark Sheehan, has died. | The co-founder and guitarist of Irish rock band The Script, Mark Sheehan, has died. |
| The 46-year-old died in hospital on Friday following a brief illness, the band announced. | The 46-year-old died in hospital on Friday following a brief illness, the band announced. |
| Sheehan formed the group in 2001 alongside vocalist Danny O'Donoghue and drummer Glen Power. | Sheehan formed the group in 2001 alongside vocalist Danny O'Donoghue and drummer Glen Power. |
| A statement on the band's social media pages said Sheehan was a "much loved husband, father, brother, band mate and friend". | A statement on the band's social media pages said Sheehan was a "much loved husband, father, brother, band mate and friend". |
| It asked fans to respect the privacy of his family and bandmates. | It asked fans to respect the privacy of his family and bandmates. |
| Contemporaries of Sheehan's in the entertainment industry were quick to honour his memory. | Contemporaries of Sheehan's in the entertainment industry were quick to honour his memory. |
| In statement posted on Instagram, Irish presenter Laura Whitmore wrote: "Thinking of you all at this time."Mark was one of the nicest and most talented men you could meet." | In statement posted on Instagram, Irish presenter Laura Whitmore wrote: "Thinking of you all at this time."Mark was one of the nicest and most talented men you could meet." |
| In their own Instagram tribute, Irish pop duo Jedward said: "Everyone in the Irish music industry and worldwide mourn your loss RIP Mark such a talented musician from The Script one of the most iconic Irish groups of our generation." | In their own Instagram tribute, Irish pop duo Jedward said: "Everyone in the Irish music industry and worldwide mourn your loss RIP Mark such a talented musician from The Script one of the most iconic Irish groups of our generation." |
| Fellow Irish rock band Kodaline have also paid tribute, posting on Twitter: "So sorry to hear the passing of Mark Sheehan." | Fellow Irish rock band Kodaline have also paid tribute, posting on Twitter: "So sorry to hear the passing of Mark Sheehan." |
| Fellow musicians and celebrities have come forward to pay tribute to Mark Sheehan | |
| Sheehan was born on 29 October 1976 in Dublin in Mount Brown in The Liberties area, and was married to Reena Sheehan with whom he had three children. | Sheehan was born on 29 October 1976 in Dublin in Mount Brown in The Liberties area, and was married to Reena Sheehan with whom he had three children. |
| He was a singer, songwriter and guitarist, and passionate about music from a young age. | He was a singer, songwriter and guitarist, and passionate about music from a young age. |
| From 1996-2001 he was a member of the band Mytown, alongside The Script's frontman O'Donoghue. | From 1996-2001 he was a member of the band Mytown, alongside The Script's frontman O'Donoghue. |
| The Script started in Dublin in 2001 with Sheehan as guitarist, O'Donoghue as singer songwriter and Power as drummer. | The Script started in Dublin in 2001 with Sheehan as guitarist, O'Donoghue as singer songwriter and Power as drummer. |
| The band moved to London after signing a record contract with Sony Music Group. | The band moved to London after signing a record contract with Sony Music Group. |
| It was there that they released their first full album, "We Cry", which went onto reach number one in both Ireland and the UK. | It was there that they released their first full album, "We Cry", which went onto reach number one in both Ireland and the UK. |
| After that their next three albums Science & Faith, #3 and No Sound Without Silence, all topped the album charts in both countries. | After that their next three albums Science & Faith, #3 and No Sound Without Silence, all topped the album charts in both countries. |
| Science & Faith reached number three in the United States and number two in Australia. | Science & Faith reached number three in the United States and number two in Australia. |
| Since then the band have continued to tour the world and release original music albums, combining Irish themes with pop-rock nuances. | Since then the band have continued to tour the world and release original music albums, combining Irish themes with pop-rock nuances. |
| They have been known for their writing from the heart, including "If You Could See Me Now", addressing the death of vocalist O'Donoghue's father and both of Sheehan's parents. | They have been known for their writing from the heart, including "If You Could See Me Now", addressing the death of vocalist O'Donoghue's father and both of Sheehan's parents. |
| Fans over the last year have wondered why Sheehan had a short break from the stage. | Fans over the last year have wondered why Sheehan had a short break from the stage. |
| In 2022, Sheehan missed the US leg of the band's tour. O'Donoghue told the media that his bandmate had taken a break to spend time with his family. | In 2022, Sheehan missed the US leg of the band's tour. O'Donoghue told the media that his bandmate had taken a break to spend time with his family. |
| He explained to Sunday World that the group were supportive of Sheehan's decision and described them as a "a band of brothers" who "stick together no matter what". | He explained to Sunday World that the group were supportive of Sheehan's decision and described them as a "a band of brothers" who "stick together no matter what". |
| In 2013, The Script had a brush with royalty, when the Queen visited the BBC's Broadcasting House and watched a performance by The Script, briefly chatting with singer Danny O'Donoghue. | In 2013, The Script had a brush with royalty, when the Queen visited the BBC's Broadcasting House and watched a performance by The Script, briefly chatting with singer Danny O'Donoghue. |
| Sheehan said when he was told about the royal engagement, he thought "people were playing a joke on us". | Sheehan said when he was told about the royal engagement, he thought "people were playing a joke on us". |
| The Script are scheduled to support the American artist P!nk during her European tour later this year. | The Script are scheduled to support the American artist P!nk during her European tour later this year. |
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