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Siobhan Macdonald & Lee Dalgetty

The Script guitarist Mark Sheehan dies after short battle with illness at 46-years-old

The Script guitarist Mark Sheehan has passed away in hospital, at the age of 46.

He had a 'short battle with a brief illness', according to his bandmates. His shock passing was announced on Friday on the bands Facebook page, two weeks after the group's latest gig was announced reports the Daily Record.

The band shared a statement on social media which read: "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."

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