It's one year to the day that talented Irish musician from The Script, Mark Sheehan, passed away at the age of 46.
Gifted Dublin born guitarist, Sheehan, who co-founded The Script with lifelong friend and vocalist, Danny O'Donoghue and drummer, Glen Power, passed away in hospital following a short illness, the band confirmed in 2023.
"Much loved husband, father, brother, band mate and friend Mark Sheehan passed away today [April 14, 2023] in hospital after a brief illness. The family and group ask fans to respect their privacy at this tragic time," read a statement on social media at the time of Mark Sheehan's death.
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Sheehan married wife, Rena, in 2005 and they had three children together.
"It’s a year today since the incredibly talented musician and songwriter #MarkSheehan died and I still can’t believe it," wrote Shirley on social media. "Sending lots of love to all his loved ones and all who loved him. Will be thinking of all of you today. #thescriptfamily #thescript #legend," she said.
Another fan called Caitlin, said Sheehan had been one of her idols since she was a young girl and explained she "still can't get my around" his death.
"It’s been a year. Still can’t get my head around it. Think about you and miss you every day. You’ve been one of my idols since I was 12, you always will be! Forever grateful for everything you’ve done! I’ll never forget you Mark Sheehan, you absolute LEGEND."
Cath wrote: "I have no words to explain how much you are loved and missed #MarkSheehan. Forever and always loved and remembered. Play that guitar in heaven with the angels."
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