Who are the members of The Script?
POP superstars The Script have had a stunning six UK number one albums in their career to date.
Here's what we know about them.
Are the Script still together?
The Script announced guitarist Mark Sheehan died following a short illness on April 14, 2023.
Mark was a founding member of the band and singer Danny O'Donoghue's best friend.
The band has not addressed if it will continue after Mark's death.
In a short statement, it asked if its surviving members' privacy could be respected as they grieve Mark's passing.
In full, it 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."
Who are The Script's members?
Danny O’Donoghue
The Script is made up of musicians Danny O’Donoghue on lead vocals and the keyboard and Glen Power as drummer. Guitarist Mark Sheehan had been a member of the trio before his death aged just 46.
The band has sold 30million records in their 15-year career and have been nominated for two Brit Awards. The band formed in the early noughties and released their first EP in 2005, before their debut album came out in 2008, peaking at number one in the UK charts.
Dublin-born lead singer Danny O'Donoghue was a judge on The Voice UK during its first two series on the BBC.
As a child, he was initially against the idea of being a musician; however, he ended up dropping out of school to pursue a musical career.
Mark Sheehan
Danny O'Donoghue and Mark went back a long way and were best friends since the age of 12. They were originally part of boy band Mytown, which formed in 1996 and was created by Louis Walsh.
Mark was dad-of-three and spent most of his time in the US with his wife Rina, whom he married when he was 25.
"He's been the engine of The Script for such a long time, [I told him] that 'if you want to take a bit of time out for your family you are more than welcome to, and I insist on you going and doing it'.
Glen Power
They later recruited drummer Glen Power, who had played since he was eight, for their new band The Script.
Dyring lockdown, he spoke of the grief from losing his father and managing that during the pandemic.
What are The Script's biggest songs and albums?
Their best-known tracks include The Man Who Can't Be Moved, Hall Of Fame, If You Could See Me Now and Superheroes.
After their successful first album, The Script, the trio then released Science & Faith (2010), #3 (2012), No Sound Without Silence (2014), Freedom Child (2017) and Sunsets & Full Moons (2019) which all topped the UK charts.
You may also have heard their music in shows such as Made in Chelsea, Vampire Diaries, The Hills, 90210, EastEnders and Waterloo Road.
