THE bandmates of Mark Sheehan have issued a heartbreaking statement following the guitarist’s death.
Irish band The Script have paid tribute to the “much loved” guitarist after he died in hospital aged 46.
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The tragic news of his death was announced by the group in a statement.
They said that Mark died in hospital after a short illness.
The statement, posted on social media reads: “Much loved husband, father, brother, band mate, and friend Mark Sheehan passed away today in hospital after a brief illness.
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“The family and group ask fans to respect their privacy at this tragic time.”
Mark was co-founder of the Dublin-based rock group back in 2001, but worked in music for years before with pal Danny O’Donoghue.
Mark and singer Danny were best friends since the age of 12, and were originally part of boy band Mytown, which formed back in 1996.
The pair later recruited drummer Glen Power, who had played since he was eight, for their new band The Script.
Tributes have poured in from across the music industry, with the Official Charts chiefs saying: “Our thoughts are with the family, friends and fans of The Script guitarist Mark Sheehan, who has sadly died aged 46.”
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