The Script co-founder has passed away at age 46.
The band shared that the guitarist died Friday following a "brief illness" in a statement shared to Twitter.
"Much loved husband, father, brother, band mate and friend Mark Sheehan passed away today in hospital after a brief illness," the tweet read. "The family and group ask fans to respect their privacy at this tragic time."
The musician's cause of death was not immediately clear.
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