The Script's Danny O'Donoghue delivers heartfelt tribute to late bandmate at Glastonbury
The Script's Danny O'Donaghue delivered a touching tribute to his late bandmate Mark Sheehan during the band's Glastonbury performance on Saturday.
Performing on the Pyramid Stage, O'Donaghue expressed his wish that Sheehan, who had been on the same stage 17 years prior, could have witnessed the moment.
Sheehan, a founding member of The Script, died in April 2023 after a brief illness.
O'Donaghue thanked the audience for their continued support, thoughts, and prayers, acknowledging their role in keeping the band going.
Watch the video in full above.
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