The Script's Mark Sheehan dies aged 46

President Higgins led tributes to the guitarist extending his deepest sympathies to Mark’s wife Rina as well as his children Cameron, Avery and Lil.

The band's official social media confirmed the news that Mark (centre) has died.

Mark Sheehan, guitarist and co-founder of The Script, has died after "a brief illness". He was 46.

The band's official social media accounts confirmed the tragic news this evening.