Tributes have poured in on social media for The Script’s Mark Sheehan, following his untimely death.
The band announced their lead guitarist had passed away via a statement on Friday, which 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.”
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Following the news of his death, fans have taken to social media to pay tribute to Mark.
One Twitter user penned: “May he rest in peace, thoughts with his family, friends and band mates 🙏,” while a second wrote: “My heart is utterly broken. I can’t wrap my head around it. RIP Mark. You are so loved. ♥️.”
A third said: “So heartbroken to hear this 💔 Sending love and support to Danny and Glen, and all Mark’s Family and Friends 💔,” and another tweeted: “This is so heartbreaking 💔 my condolences and prayers to all his family, kids, Danny and Glen and the script family we have lost an amazing person today !! Fly High Mark we will miss you forever been with you guys since your beginnings and I’m so lost for words 😭😭😭.”
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Elsewhere, well-known faces have also paid tribute to the late guitarist, with Laura Whitmore writing: “Thinking of you all at this time. Mark was one of the nicest and most talented men you could meet x.”
Lyra penned: “So sorry to hear this 🤍 Sending so much love 🤍,” while JP Cooper said: “This is devastating! Such a beautiful, nurturing warm-hearted guy! I’m so sorry!.”
Danny O’Reilly of The Coronas also wrote: “Shocked and saddened. Mark was always so lovely and encouraging to us. Our thoughts are with all the Script family. RIP.”
Wild Youth said: “We are totally lost for words, and heartbroken, Mark we loved writing with you , touring with you. And laughing with you. Every performance we ever do will be dedicated to you. You believed in us when nobody else did. Sending all our Love to Dan and Glen ❤️.”
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The Script formed back in 2001 – consisting of Mark, lead vocalist Danny O’Donoghue and drummer Glen Power.
They released their debut single We Cry, followed by their debut album, titled The Script, in 2008.
The Dublin-based band have sold over 20 million albums worldwide.
Some of their most well-known songs include Man Who Can’t Be Moved, For The First Time, Hall of Fame, Superheroes and The Last Time.
Our thoughts are with the family, friends and fans of The Script guitarist Mark Sheehan, who has sadly died aged 46.
In a statement, the group wrote: “Much loved husband, father, brother, band mate and friend Mark Sheehan passed away today in hospital after a brief illness.” pic.twitter.com/5DJEGfwJz7
— Official Charts (@officialcharts) April 14, 2023
This is really really sad news. I can’t believe what I’ve just heard. Mark Sheehan. All the memories of dance classes every weekend in digges lane and the ‘My Town’ Gigs flooding back. This is just not fair 💔 Thinking of all @thescript @1DanODonoghue @glenofthepower 💔#thescript pic.twitter.com/yv0v7iegMe
— Claire Malone (@Clairemsings) April 14, 2023
I don’t know what to say. I’m in shock. We have lost a legend. All my love goes to Marks family and the lads. RIP Mark Sheehan 🙏🏼💔 pic.twitter.com/oKtIf2BJrb
— ✨ 𝙺𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚎 𝙲𝚛𝚊𝚢 𝙲𝚛𝚊𝚢 𝙶𝚛𝚊𝚑𝚊𝚖 ✨ (@Katie89_x) April 14, 2023
Really sorry to hear about the death of @thescript’s Mark Sheehan. I met Mark a few years ago now during a @BBCR1 Journalism Academy for One Big Weekend. He was so full of fun, joy, energy and vibrancy, the young people, and indeed I, absolutely loved him. RIP pic.twitter.com/gXkqKqvceN
— Leona O’Neill (@LeonaONeill1) April 14, 2023
My heart is heavy and my jaw is on the floor. Rest in power, Mark Sheehan. I am so blessed to have met you and saw you perform live. My mum got me the first @thescript album for my 16th birthday in 2008. Its been almost half my lifetime. Thinking of your family and band mates 💔 pic.twitter.com/56jqlz22SO
— 𝕻𝖍𝖎𝖑’𝖘 𝕽𝖊𝖕𝖚𝖙𝖆𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓 (@Philipbrian_) April 14, 2023
Our hearts go out to the family and band members of The Script lead guitarist Mark Sheehan. Thank you for playing good music with us during your stops here in Manila. May you continue to sing and write good songs in heaven 🙏 https://t.co/7npdv7siXu
— Philippine Concerts (@philconcerts) April 14, 2023
Bereft to hear the sad news of Mark Sheehan passing… he leaves many a memory of good nights and great music ☘️💔 #thescript pic.twitter.com/rSTuJA16JC
— Phillip Jordan Author (@pwjordanauthor) April 14, 2023
People had their role models growing up and Mark Sheehan was mine all throughout my teenage years.
He gave me such valuable advice throughout those years. This is shocking. ☹️
Rest in peace x https://t.co/cVj0ZEKGxc
— Rebecca (@rebeccabreene) April 14, 2023
We are totally lost for words, and heartbroken, Mark we loved writing with you , touring with you. And laughing with you. Every performance we ever do will be dedicated to you. You believed in us when nobody else did. Sending all our Love to Dan and Glen ❤️ https://t.co/38aiSaWPZs
— Wild Youth (@bandwildyouth) April 14, 2023
