In a heartbreaking development, Irish rock band The Script Co-founder and Guitarist Mark Sheehan was confirmed dead on Saturday. Mark Sheehan, the 46-year-old died in a hospital following a brief illness, the band announced on their Twitter handle. The group announced that he died on April 14. As soon as Mark Sheehan's death was confirmed condolence started to pour in for the Guitarist. Apart from this, fans around the world also started querying what actually happened to Mark Sheehan or what was Mark Sheehan's death reason? Before heading to Mark Sheehan's death, here's what The Script wrote on the musician's death-
The post read: “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”.
What happened to Mark Sheehan?
It is pertinent to mention here that over the last year, fans have wondered why Sheehan took a break from the stage. In 2022, he missed the US leg of the band’s tour, which lead singer Danny O’Donoghue explained was to spend time with his family. No details have been provided on the cause of death. The Script was formed in Dublin in 2001 with Sheehan as guitarist, O’Donoghue as singer-songwriter and Glen Power as drummer. The band moved to London after signing with Sony Music Group, where they released their debut eponymous album and singles such as We Cry, The Man Who Can’t Be Moved, Breakeven, and Before The Worst.
Sheehan leaves behind wife Rina Sheehan, who is from Texas, and three children. Notably, what disease or illness Mark was going through has been kept a total secret.
How fans reacted to Mark's death?
A user wrote, "It's not the end, cause the energy never dies..."
Another user wrote, "So saddened to hear about this. Thinking of you all and of Mark’s family right now and sending love. Sincere condolences to you all."
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"So sorry to hear this news. Sending love and thoughts to all those connected to Mark." wrote another user.
Another user wrote, "Shocked and saddened. Mark was always so lovely and encouraging to us. Our thoughts are with all the Script family. RIP"