The Night Cafe lead singer Sean Martin has died suddenly at the age of 26.
His bandmembers shared the devastating news on their social media pages on Monday, as they paid tribute to their ‘childhood best friend.’
Guitarist Josh Higgins, 26, guitar, drummer Carl Dillon, 27, and bassist Arran O’Connell, 26, released a joint statement that read: We are devastated to share the sudden passing of our best friend Sean.
‘Words can’t describe the pain we are feeling right now, we’re still struggling to process it all. We ask everyone to respect the privacy of Sean’s family and friends during this difficult time.
‘Sean was not just our band mate, he was our childhood best friend that we shared so many memories with before the band even started.’
Tragic news: The Night Cafe lead singer Sean Martin has died suddenly at the age of 26
They continued: ‘We made so many more memories along the way and achieved things we only dreamt of that we will cherish forever.
‘His memory will live on forever in our hearts and through the music he put out into the world for you all. RIP Sean Martin ❤️’
The Night Cafe, whose name is inspired by the Vincent van Gogh painting, formed in 2013 and released two EPs: Get Away from the Feeling and Bunkbed in 2017 and 2018, before releasing their debut studio album 0151 in 2019.
They opened for The Wombats – formed of Matthew Murphy, Tord Øverland Knudsen, and Dan Haggis – who paid tribute online.
They commented: ‘So sorry to hear this guys, he was literally the nicest, most lovely guy to have around on tour.
‘Not to mention how talented and amazing he was. Our thoughts are with you all and Sean’s closest. Lots of love and fond memories, The Bats x’
Heartbreaking: Guitarist Josh Higgins, 26, guitar, drummer Carl Dillon, 27, and bassist Arran O’Connell, 26, released a joint statement
Tribute: They opened for The Wombats – formed of Matthew Murphy, Tord Øverland Knudsen, and Dan Haggis – who paid tribute online
