Irish rock group the Script is mourning the loss of one of its own.
Mark Sheehan, the musician who co-founded the band and served as its guitarist, has died, the band announced Friday on social media. He was 46.
“Much loved husband, father, brother, band mate and friend Mark Sheehan passed away today in hospital after a brief illness,” The Script wrote in identical Twitter and Instagram posts. “The family and group ask fans to respect their privacy at this tragic time.”