Last year, after Mark Sheehan missed the US leg of the band’s tour. Explaining, Sheehan’s absence, Danny O’Donoghue told Sunday World that Sheehan had taken a break to spend time with his family. O’Donoghue added that the group were supportive of Sheehan’s decision and described them as “a band of brothers” who “stick together no matter what”.
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Is Mark Sheehan back? Sadly, Mark Sheehan won’t be returning to The Script, having passed away in April 2023 following a brief illness. His death was announced by The Script via its social media pages in a statement which reads:
“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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Born on October 29, 1976 in Ireland, the gifted guitarist together with his childhood friend Danny O’Donoghue and Glen Power fornmed The Script in Dublin in 2001.
The Script’s self-titled debut album was released in 2008 and went to number one in both the UK and Ireland. It featured hits including We Cry, Breakeven, and The Man Who Can’t Be Moved, with the latter peaking at No 2 in the UK singles charts.
Between 2010 and 2019, the band amassed more UK No 1 albums than any other Irish act.
The group are due to support US singer Pink at dates across the UK and Europe this summer.
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