The Script star Mark Sheehan left entire £9.4million fortune to family after his death aged 46
The Script star Mark Sheehan left his near £10million fortune to his family after his tragic death, it has been claimed.
Late musician and dad-of-three Mark died at the age of 46 in hospital in early April last year after a brief illness. The news shattered his fans and band mates but he insured those closest to him were well taken care of. Lead singer Danny O’Donoghue last week revealed he began smoking and drinking heavily following his death.
A statement from the band, known for hits such as Man Who Can't Be Moved, Superheroes, Hall of Fame, said: "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."
Before joining The Script, Mark was a former member of the band MyTown, along with bandmate Danny. The band formed in 2001, alongside drummer Glen Power. The trio have sold millions of albums and, received two Brit nominations and three Meteor Ireland Music Awards, and two World Music Awards.
Mark Sheehan with The Script in concert
Mark left his £9.4million fortune to his family, the MailOnline report. The talented guitarist and father-of-three lived in America with his wife Rina. Devastated fans paid their respect to the musician after the shock news just over a year ago. Irish president Michael D Higgins lead the tributes, saying: “All those who knew Mark Sheehan, and those millions more who enjoyed and appreciated his music, will have been deeply shocked to hear of his too-early death."
Speaking on Lorraine in an interview promoting The Script’s upcoming UK tour, Danny said: “Around Christmas-time, I went off the rails after Mark passed away. Like everybody does. Drinking, smoking, everything. I went on a mental block - I had a writers’ block for a long time last year."
He said: “It was the first time I was really able to articulate what I thought about the situation and the floodgates really opened then, as far as being creative. I want to face the grief stone cold sober. If you don’t, you’re only kicking it down the street.” Talking about the tour, he said: “After the year that we’ve had last year, we could do with a bit of positivity. It’s a new chapter for The Script moving forwards.”
Last year it was reported that Mark had not played with Danny and Glen for months during the Irish band's world tour. The Script first formed in 2001, with Mark being one of the group's founding members. Mark, Danny and Glen moved to London after signing with Sony Label Group and released their debut self-titled album in 2008.
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