On April 14th, 2023, the music industry was shocked by the news that Mark Sheehan, the guitarist, and co-founder of The Script, had passed away at age 46.
Fans worldwide were stunned and heartbroken by the sudden loss of one of the industry’s most talented and beloved musicians.
An Undisclosed Illness Caused His Death
The Script, an Irish rock band, has suffered a significant loss with the passing of Mark Sheehan. The co-founder and talented guitarist, aged 46, died after a brief, undisclosed illness. The band shared the news on social media, asking fans to respect the family’s privacy during this tragic time.
The Band shared the news on social media with the caption, “Much loved husband, father, brother, bandmate 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.”
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
— the script (@thescript) April 14, 2023
The announcement prompted a wave of tributes from fans, with many expressing their deep sadness at the sudden loss. Heartfelt condolences flooded in, with one fan struggling to find the right words to convey the extent of their grief, saying that their heart was shattered into a million pieces.
Another fan expressed gratitude for Mark’s contributions, describing him as a truly excellent, talented, and humble man taken far too soon. The fan felt privileged to have seen him perform over the years and sent their love and thoughts to his family and friends.
Getting To Know Mark Sheehan
Mark Sheehan, a father of three, grew up in the Liberties area of south inner city Dublin. He was married to Rina, an American woman he met in the States, while working as a studio session singer and backing vocalist. The couple tied the knot when Mark was 25 years old.
Mark and his fellow Script band member, Danny O’Donoghue, began their music career with the pop band Mytown, managed by Paul McGuinness, a former manager of U2.
Mark’s father, Gerard, passed away when he was just 14 years old. His mother, Rachel, passed away in 2006 after spending ten months in the hospital. This tragedy brought Mark back to Dublin, where he set up a small studio at the back of his childhood home, located next to the hospital.
He spent nights at the hospital with his mother, writing lyrics and recording music in his studio. Mark’s mother instilled in him a valuable lesson about success. She believed that if people came to watch you perform, then that was a success.
She also taught him not to measure success in terms of money but to follow his dreams and pursue what he loves. Mark is survived by his wife, Rina, and their children, Cameron, Avery, and Lil.
2001 Marked The Beginning Of The Script’s Existence
The Script is an Irish band founded in Dublin in 2001 by Mark Sheehan and Danny O’Donoghue. The two musicians were friends and had previously played in another Irish band called Mytown, which was formed in 1996. The Script has received numerous award nominations and wins since its formation.
In 2008, the band was recognized as the best-selling Irish act at the World Music Awards. The following year, they won the Meteor Ireland Music Awards for Best Irish Band and Best Album for their eponymous debut album, “The Script.” The band has also won three BMI Pop awards for their singles “Breakeven,” “For the First Time,” and “Hall of Fame.”
Over the past two decades, The Script has released six studio albums, with their latest album, “Sunsets & Full Moons,” debuting in 2019. In 2021, the band released a compilation album titled “Tales From the Script: Greatest Hits.” In addition, they embarked on a tour to promote the album, playing shows in the U.S., Europe, and Australia. The band is scheduled to perform in the U.K. in June.
The passing of Mark Sheehan is a tremendous blow to the music world and his supporters across the globe. Despite this heart-wrenching loss, his virtuosic talent and pivotal role as one of The Script’s founding members will persist through the melodies he left behind and the fond recollections of his admirers.
So let us pause, pay tribute to his substantial contributions to the industry, and cherish his music for generations to come. Be sure to stay tuned for additional news and updates.
