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The Script Honor Late Guitarist With Emotional Glastonbury Tribute

An emotional dedication on the Pyramid Stage highlights O’Donoghue’s ongoing healing alongside fan solidarity

Overview

  • Danny O’Donoghue paused during The Script’s June 28 Pyramid Stage performance to dedicate “If You Could See Me Now” to co-founder Mark Sheehan.
  • He thanked fans for their support and prayers, crediting their solidarity with sustaining the band’s spirit.
  • Sheehan co-founded The Script in Dublin in 2001 and died in April 2023 at age 46 after a brief illness, prompting the band’s appeal for privacy.
  • After struggling with alcohol and smoking following Sheehan’s death, O’Donoghue committed to sobriety in early 2024 to confront his grief head-on.
  • The Script, known for hits like “The Man Who Can’t Be Moved,” have sold over 20 million records and headlined Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage this year.