Mark Sheehan, the guitarist and founding member of The Script, has passed away at the age of 46 after a brief illness. Sheehan was a beloved husband, father, brother, bandmate, and friend. Formed in Dublin in 2001, The Script became one of Ireland’s biggest bands with their pop-inflected rock sound.
Their self-titled debut album topped charts in the UK and Ireland in 2008, with hits like “We Cry,” “Breakeven,” and “The Man Who Can’t Be Moved.” Irish President Michael D. Higgins praised the band’s “originality and excellence” and sent condolences to Sheehan’s family, saying they have played a significant role in promoting Irish musical success worldwide.
