The Latest Breaking News from Danny ODonoghue

Tributes have been paid to The Script guitarist Mark Sheehan whose death was revealed by his band to fanson Friday following a 'sudden illness'

The band previously confirmed that Sheehan had missed some of their 2022 Greatest Hits tour to spend time with his family.

Mark Sheehan, guitarist for Irish pop band The Script, has died after a brief illness.

A tweet from the group this evening reads: "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."

The band has asked for 'privacy at this tragic time' in an emotional post on social media sharing the news with fans

Eager concertgoers were snapped waiting in the lengthy queue, which stretched a great distance before the entrance to Marley Park

Gerry Cinnamon, Harry Styles and The Script were all forced to call a stop to their shows over safety concerns this week

The Script lead singer Danny O'Donoghue stopped mid-performance amid an altercation in the crowd at Dublin's 3Arena

A concert given by The Script had to be paused mid song, and the lead singer rebuke members of the crowd, with security then called in, before the show resumed.

An unimpressed Danny said: "We're going to have to stop now and get security in, that's not what tonight's about."

Performing this song to an ex of an audience member is a ritual for the band, with many other fans having the opportunity at previous concerts