U2 tour manager Dennis Sheehan found dead in his hotel room

28-05-2015 10:36

U2's longstanding tour manager Dennis Sheehan has died from a heart attack in his hotel room in Los Angeles

 
U2's tour manager of more than 30 years Dennis Sheehan has died from a heart attack in his hotel room in Los Angeles.
U2 frontman Bono has described the band's long-standing tour manager as a "legend" who is "irreplaceable" following his death.
Mr Sheehan, 68, had been the band's tour manager for more than 30 years.
 
He was found on Wednesday at the Sunset Marquis Hotel in Los Angeles hours after the band had performed in the city.
Mr Sheehan had been a well-known figure in the music industry since the 1970s and had worked with Led Zeppelin and Lou Reed.
 
In a tribute, Bono said: "We've lost a family member, we're still taking it in. He wasn't just a legend in the music business, he was a legend in our band. He is irreplaceable."
 
Arthur Fogel, CEO at Global Touring and chairman at Global Music Live Nation Global Touring, said: "With profound sadness we confirm that Dennis Sheehan, U2's long-standing tour manager and dear friend to us all, has passed away overnight.
 
"Our heartfelt sympathy is with his wonderful family."
 
The Los Angeles county fire department was called to the hotel at 5.30am on Wednesday, and Mr Sheehan was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Los Angeles county coroner said he died of natural causes.
 
His death came hours after the first of a five concert run by the band in LA.
 
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