The Script’s guitarist and co-founder Mark Sheehan fell away at the age of 46, shocking the music business on April 14th, 2023.
The unexpected death of one of the music industry’s most brilliant and adored performers shocked and devastated fans all around the world.
An Undisclosed Illness Caused His Death
The loss of Mark Sheehan to death has been a huge one for the Irish rock group The Script. After a brief, unexplained illness, the great guitarist and co-founder, 46, passed away. On social media, the band announced the news and pleaded for followers to respect the family’s privacy during this terrible time.
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. pic.twitter.com/6HaShCk8l4
Mark Sheehan, a beloved husband, father, brother, bandmate, and friend, passed suddenly today in a hospital following a brief illness, the band said on social media. In this difficult moment, the family and group beg that their privacy be respected.
Following the announcement, there was a flood of tributes from admirers, many of whom expressed their profound sorrow over the untimely loss. Sincere condolences poured in, with one admirer straining to express the depth of their sorrow by using the phrase “my heart is crushed into a million pieces.”
Another supporter thanked Mark for his contributions and praised him as a truly exceptional, gifted, and humble man who was tragically gone too soon. The admirer felt honoured to have witnessed him perform throughout the years and extended love and best wishes to his loved ones.
Getting To Know Mark Sheehan
Father of three Mark Sheehan grew raised in Dublin’s south inner city Liberties neighbourhood. He wed Rina, an American woman he had met while working as a session singer and backing vocalist in the United States. When Mark was 25 years old, the couple became legally married.
Mark and Danny O’Donoghue, a bandmate in the Script, started their musical careers with the pop group Mytown, which was overseen by Paul McGuinness, a former manager of U2.
When Mark was only 14 years old, his father Gerard died. In 2006, after 10 months in the hospital, his mother Rachel passed away. Due to this tragedy, Mark returned to Dublin and set up a modest studio outside the house he grew up in, which is close to the hospital.
While his mother was in the hospital, he spent the nights penning songs and making music at his studio. Mark learned an important lesson about success from his mother. She thought it was a success if people showed up to see you perform.
Mom also advised him to follow his passions and do what he loves rather than defining success in terms of money. Cameron, Avery, and Lil, as well as Mark’s wife Rina, are still alive.
2001 Marked The Beginning Of The Script’s Existence
The Script is an Irish band that Mark Sheehan and Danny O’Donoghue started in Dublin in 2001. The two artists were close friends and had previously performed in the 1996-founded Irish band Mytown. Since its inception, The Script has been nominated for and won various awards.
The group won the award for best-selling Irish artist at the 2008 Global Music Awards. They received the Best Irish Band and Best Album Meteor Ireland Music Awards the following year for their self-titled debut album, “The Script.” The songs “Breakeven,” “For the First Time,” and “Hall of Fame” have each earned the group three BMI Pop Awards.
The Script has published six studio albums in the last 20 years; their most recent, “Sunsets & Full Moons,” was released in 2019. “Stories From the Script: Best Hits,” a compilation album by the group, was published in 2021. They also started a tour to support the record, performing in countries like Australia, Europe, and the United States. In June, the band will perform in the United Kingdom.
The music industry and Mark Sheehan’s fans all around the world have been dealt a devastating blow by his passing. Despite this devastating loss, the songs he left behind and the warm memories of his admirers will live on as a testament to his virtuoso talent and significant contribution as one of The Script’s founding members.
So let’s take a moment to reflect, honour his significant contributions to the field, and preserve his music for future generations. Keep checking back for more information and updates.
