
“I’m such a fan of what he does and I really respect him as a lyricist, and hopefully vice versa.”ĭubliner Mark had been with The Script, whose hits include ‘For the First Time’ and which also features Glen Power on drums, since the group formed in 2001.ĭanny added in his 2022 chat about the release of the group’s single ‘Dare You To Doubt Me’ it was about spreading positivity in a dark world. “And I feel privileged that I get the opportunity to work with somebody that even if we had never met and he wasn’t in this band I would be playing his records today. I really enjoy what Mark does as a writer. He said: “Myself and Mark share the songwriting responsibilities. The band’s lead singer Danny O’Donoghue, 42, told the Sunday World newspaper at the end of 2022 Mark was his perfect songwriting partner. It was reported at the end of March the group were set to play The Halls in Wolverhampton in June. The announcement prompted more than 2,000 comments and well-wishes from fans within minutes of it being posted on Thursday evening around 6.15pm. The family and group ask fans to respect their privacy at this tragic time.” Their statement said: “Much loved husband, father, brother, band mate and friend Mark Sheehan passed away today in hospital after a brief illness. His shock passing was announced on Friday (14.04.23) on the Irish band’s official Facebook page, two weeks after the group’s latest gig was announced. The Script guitarist Mark Sheehan has died aged 46 after a brief illness. The Script guitarist Mark Sheehan has died aged 46 after a brief illness
