The Script Guitarist Mark Sheehan Passes Away, Aged 46

Co-founding member of The Script, guitarist Mark Sheehan, has passed away at the age of 46 following a brief illness.

The band wrote on social media this morning, “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.”

Sheehan founded the Irish rock group in 2001 alongside singer Danny Donoghue and drummer Glen Power.

The Script have always found success in Australia, with their 2008 debut self-titled album reaching #9 on the ARIA Albums Chart, their second album, 2010’s Science & Faith, at #2, #3 back at #9, No Sound Without Silence at #5, 2017’s Freedom Child at #5, and their last album to feature Sheehan, 2019’s Sunsets & Full Moons, at #11. 

They are known for their massive, emotive singles, such as The Man Who Can’t Be Moved, Breakeven, For The First Time, and Superheroes.

Sheehan was married to Reena Sheehan, with whom he had three children.

Tributes have begun to pour for the guitarist, with indie rockers Kodaline writing, “So sorry to hear the passing of Mark Sheehan! We had the great fortune of getting to spend time in his company over the years and was always such a lovely man! Deepest condolences to his family and his The Script brothers”.

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/x9hM4byVT9

— the script (@thescript) April 14, 2023

We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Mark Sheehan - a hugely talented songwriter, guitarist and founder member of The Script, one of Ireland’s greatest bands. Our thoughts are with his family, fellow band members and fans at this time. pic.twitter.com/X0HSNex2sC

— Sony Music | Ireland (@SonyMusicIre) April 14, 2023

So sorry to hear the passing of Mark Sheehan! We had the great fortune of getting to spend time in his company over the years and was always such a lovely man! Deepest condolences to his family and his @thescript brothers

— Kodaline (@Kodaline) April 14, 2023

Today we lost another young legend of music in Mark Sheehan of The Script.I can and do understand the pain Glen & Danny are feeling right now and also their families.All my love and support I offer you at this time. You gave the world your music,It will carry you home Mark. 💚🙏🏻

— Mikey Graham / Boyzone (@MRMIKEYGRAHAM) April 14, 2023